VSGO Black Snipe Casual Roaming 16L vs WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Backpack
The VSGO Black Snipe Casual Roaming 16L is 16L and 1kg2.2lb; the WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Backpack is 16L and 1kg2.2lb. They weigh the same. The VSGO Black Snipe Casual Roaming 16L costs $159.1 less. The VSGO Black Snipe Casual Roaming 16L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 13 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | VSGO Black Snipe Casual Roaming 16L | WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.9Best | $329 |
| Volume | 16L | 16L |
| Weight | 1kg2.2lb | 1kg2.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 50%Best | 27% |
| Dimensions | 40×27×17cm15.5×10.5×6.5in | 43.2×31.8×12.7cm17×12.5×5in |
| Laptop | 14" | 16"Best |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | Magnetic quick-release flap buckle, side, top or full back access | main compartment zip, two vertically stacked front pockets, open-top side pockets |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 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 | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | Yes | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 600D textured fabric with water, oil and stain resistant coating, 150D polyester lining | 15 oz waxed canvas or 1680D ballistic nylon, full-grain leather accents |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | VSGO Black Snipe Casual Roaming 16L | WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | 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.