Timbuk2 Flight Backpack vs Vaude Coreway Pack 17
The Timbuk2 Flight Backpack is 17L and 0.51kg1.1lb; the Vaude Coreway Pack 17 is 17L and 0.53kg1.2lb. The Timbuk2 Flight Backpack is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The Timbuk2 Flight Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Vaude Coreway Pack 17 fits 36; under the seat, 20 and 13 of 26.
| Spec | Timbuk2 Flight Backpack | Vaude Coreway Pack 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | n/a |
| Volume | 17L | 17L |
| Weight | 0.51kg1.1lbBest | 0.53kg1.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 77%Best | 50% |
| Dimensions | 39.5×25.5×13.5cm15.5×10×5.5in | 40×29×17cm15.5×11.5×6.5in |
| Laptop | 13" | 13.3"Best |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 1 |
| Opening | n/a | large zipped lid |
| Warranty | Lifetime | n/a |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | Insert sold separately |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 300D Eco Ripstop, 100% recycled polyester with PU | Recycled polyester (PET), polyester coated |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Timbuk2 Flight Backpack | Vaude Coreway Pack 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | 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.