The North Face Trail Lite 24 vs Topo Designs Global Pro Backpack
The The North Face Trail Lite 24 is 24L and 0.85kg1.9lb; the Topo Designs Global Pro Backpack is 24L and 0.85kg1.9lb. They weigh the same. The The North Face Trail Lite 24 costs $79 less. The The North Face Trail Lite 24 fits the carry-on limit of 35 of 36 major airlines and the Topo Designs Global Pro Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 1 of 26.
| Spec | The North Face Trail Lite 24 | Topo Designs Global Pro Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140Best | $219 |
| Volume | 24L | 24L |
| Weight | 0.85kg1.9lb | 0.85kg1.9lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 97% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 4%Best |
| Dimensions | 55×23×20cm21.5×9×8in | 45.7×29.2×15.5cm18×11.5×6in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 1 |
| Opening | Top-loading, Large, zippered main compartment, top access | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Sizes | S/M, L/XL | n/a |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | No |
| Frame sheet | Yes | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Yes | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 210D nylon ripstop with fluorine-free DWR finish; 600D recycled polyester boot with fluorine-free DWR | 105D recycled nylon oxford cloth ripstop face with interior x-rip and TAF coating, 210D recycled nylon ripstop liner |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | The North Face Trail Lite 24 | Topo Designs Global Pro Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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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.