The North Face Base Camp Daypack vs Topo Designs Global Travel Backpack
The The North Face Base Camp Daypack is 25L and 1.1kg2.4lb; the Topo Designs Global Travel Backpack is 25L and 1.1kg2.4lb. They weigh the same. The The North Face Base Camp Daypack costs $49 less. The The North Face Base Camp Daypack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Topo Designs Global Travel Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | The North Face Base Camp Daypack | Topo Designs Global Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140Best | $189 |
| Volume | 25L | 25L |
| Expands to | n/a | 27L |
| Weight | 1.1kg2.4lb | 1.1kg2.4lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 43.8×28.6×15.9cm17×11.5×6.5in | 47.6×31.8×19.7cm18.5×12.5×8in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 1 |
| Opening | Large, zippered main compartment | Clamshell, Clamshell main compartment |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | Yes |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 600D recycled polyester with TPU coating (Base Camp fabric); 840D recycled nylon boot with fluorine-free DWR | 200D recycled nylon ripstop, 1000D recycled nylon, 210D recycled nylon liner, PFC-free DWR |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | The North Face Base Camp Daypack | Topo Designs Global Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.