The Tumi Alpha Bravo London Roll Top Backpack is a durable and comfortable backpack suitable for carry-on travel, emphasizing organization and comfort. The Away Bigger Carry-On is a larger, wheeled suitcase with a TSA lock, prioritizing storage capacity and ease of movement, but may face size restrictions on some airlines.
| Attribute | Tumi Alpha Bravo London Roll Top Backpack | Away Bigger Carry-On |
|---|---|---|
| Material durability | Constructed from ballistic nylon, known for its resistance to wear and tear. Some versions use leather. | Hard polycarbonate shell (can scuff); softside version has water-resistant nylon exterior |
| Water resistance | Features a water-resistant lining in one of the front U-zip pockets. | Hardshell is water resistant with good quality zippers; softside version is water-resistant |
| Laptop compartment size | Accommodates up to a 15-inch laptop in a padded pocket. | Away Front Pocket Bigger Carry-On and softside bigger carry-on have padded pockets for laptops |
| Carry-on size compliance | Dimensions are approximately 19" x 14" x 6", which generally complies with carry-on restrictions. | 22.7" x 15.4" x 9.6"; exceeds some US airline restrictions (22" x 14" x 9") but often accepted; may not comply with international carriers |
| Weight when empty | Weighs around 3.47 lbs to 4.2 lbs. A leather version is listed at 3.47 lbs. Another source says 1.7 kg (approximately 3.75 lbs). | 7.4 to 8.5 pounds |
| Storage capacity (liters) | 25L | 47.9 liters |
| Number of compartments | Two main compartments. | Two main compartments; some models have additional pockets and a zippered compartment |
| TSA lock compatibility | Not explicitly mentioned, but it has a double-zip entry to a T-Pass laptop compartment in some versions. | Built-in, TSA-approved combination lock |
| Wheel quality (for wheeled models) | This is not a wheeled model. | 360-degree spinner wheels |
| Handle comfort | Features a leather-accented top grab handle and padded, adjustable shoulder straps. | Trolley handle, some models redesigned for better grip |
| Shoulder strap padding | Has padded, adjustable shoulder straps for comfort. | None |
| Overall dimensions | Approximately 19" x 14" x 6". | Exterior: 22.7" x 15.4" x 9.6"; Interior: 20.9" x 15" x 7.9" |
| Price | Not available | Not available |