Stubble & Co The Roll Top 15L vs WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Backpack
The Stubble & Co The Roll Top 15L is 15L and 1kg2.2lb; the WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Backpack is 16L and 1kg2.2lb. They weigh the same. The Stubble & Co The Roll Top 15L costs $169 less. The Stubble & Co The Roll Top 15L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | Stubble & Co The Roll Top 15L | WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $160Best | $329 |
| Volume | 15L | 16L |
| Weight | 1kg2.2lb | 1kg2.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27% | 27% |
| Dimensions | 43.9×29×10.9cm17.5×11.5×4.5in | 43.2×31.8×12.7cm17×12.5×5in |
| Laptop | 13" | 16"Best |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | Roll-top, Magnetic roll-top with G-hook | main compartment zip, two vertically stacked front pockets, open-top side pockets |
| Warranty | 2 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 900D recycled PET, 210D recycled PET lining, recycled water-resistant zips, waterproof bound seams, 1200D recycled PET base | 15 oz waxed canvas or 1680D ballistic nylon, full-grain leather accents |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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