Timbuk2 Flight Backpack vs Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack
The Timbuk2 Flight Backpack is 17L and 0.51kg1.1lb; the Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack is 17L and 0.51kg1.1lb. They weigh the same. The Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack costs $24 less. The Timbuk2 Flight Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 20 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | Timbuk2 Flight Backpack | Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $125Best |
| Volume | 17L | 17L |
| Weight | 0.51kg1.1lb | 0.51kg1.1lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 77%Best | 27% |
| Dimensions | 39.5×25.5×13.5cm15.5×10×5.5in | 43.9×30×13cm17.5×12×5in |
| Laptop | 13" | no laptop sleeve |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | n/a | Open main compartment |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | No |
| 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 | Removable |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 300D Eco Ripstop, 100% recycled polyester with PU | 630d ballistic nylon or 420d Spectron ripstop exterior, bluesign certified 210d Cerylon ripstop lining, YKK coil zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Timbuk2 Flight Backpack | Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | 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.