Last updated on March 21st, 2023 at 11:14 am
Tortuga Outbreaker vs Tropicfeel Shell – Today, we compare 2 of our top travel backpack choices – the Tortuga Outbreaker vs the Tropicfeel Shell.
If you’re anything like us, you’ll always on the lookout for the ultimate travel backpack. Read here Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack Review, Aer Travel Backpack vs Tropicfeel and Tropicfeel Shell Backpack Review
Let’s look at the best features of these two bags and which one we think is the winner!
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Tortuga Outbreaker vs Tropicfeel Shell
Tortuga Outbreaker 35L Backpack Top Features
The Tortuga Outbreaker can easily be considered the ultimate carry-on. Carry-on backpacks are important especially if you’re planning to have a fast and efficient trip that allows you to skip check-in luggage time, and having to wait for the conveyor belt and all the unpacking time, not to mention having to log around a suitcase with you.
For us, the Tortuga Outbreaker is easily a casual backpack you can carry anytime with you and can easily turn into a full-time bag that you can carry for your long-term travels. As full-time digital nomads, we know how important this is.
Also, Tortuga Outbreaker is a 35L backpack, the maximum international weight for carry-ons (fits the overhead bin), so this helps you not worry about overpacking for whatever country you’re traveling to.
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Tortuga Outbreaker is Easy to Pack
Thanks to its front-loading design and clamshell opening, Tortuga Outbreaker is carefully created to make packing and unpacking easy and seamless. We’ll have to say that organizing luggage with the Tortuga Outbreaker is one of our favorite features!
Most of the problems we get from backpacks are that you’ll have to cram all your things to fit into the bag, which although it can help you carry all your stuff, you’ll have to pack and unpack several times.
With the Tortuga Outbreaker, not only will it hold all the stuff you’ll ever need (ha!), but it’s also very easy to get access to your things later on.
You definitely get the best backpack organization features you’d like in a bag with the Tortuga Outbreaker:
- Front organizer pockets with easy key clips
- Padded laptop sleeves for your devices with their own TSA-approved compartments
- Mesh Pockets and Side Pockets (space for two water bottles if you wanna pack more than one!)
- Flat front pockets
A Very Comfortable Backpack
Ahh, the growing pains of getting older. If you’ve been a long-time traveler, or if you’ve had to carry a huge travel backpack for several months on end, you’ll understand that comfort should be no. 1 on your list when it comes to the ultimate backpack.
Tortuga Outbreaker has a height adjustable style and 32-60 inches hip belt that helps you carry 80% of the weight of the bag, transferring the weight from your shoulder to your hips.
Ruben has back issues and this feature is just perfect for helping us make our trips much more comfortable and enjoyable.
Built to Last – Tortuga Outbreaker
And last but not the least, Tortuga Outbeaker is definitely built to last – which makes the investment totally worth it. Tortuga uses the X-Pac® VX21 fabric, sailcloth that is weatherproof (we love our tropical countries so we need bags that can stand any weather and rain), and tear-proof. You also get high-quality, YKK® zippers and Duraflex® buckles, all top-class, lockable, and water-resistant zippers.
See the Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack in full action in the video below.
Tropicfeel Travel Backpack Top Features
Tropicfeel Shell Backpack: You can use it for a short day trip to longer more demanding trips. The Modern, All-Around backpack that you’ll be happy to take with you anywhere. Check the illustration below for the Tropicfeel backpack.
Tropicfeel can easily fit a daily 22L short trip bag requirement and can be extended to the 40L heavier backpack you’ll need for longer, more demanding trips.
Unique Features Tropicfeel Shell Backpack
- From Day Trip to Longer Trips – This backpack can easily be a day bag and can be extended to a 40L backpack with the organization very easy Clamshell Opening – Love this feature in any backpack that the Shell Tropicfeel has. It allows you to easily see all the things you needDetachable accessories with Fidlock security – it has a unique way of having an extra pocket for accessoriesExpandable kangaroo pocket – Easily add your shoes or extra travel needs here. It’s a 6L expansion so it can definitely fit a lot of additions to your luggageWeatherproof – Rain or shine, you can bring it anywhere. Shell Wardrobe System – now as an additional purchase, you can get their wardrobe system that easily fits inside the backpack and helps you separate and organize things, easily take it out, and hang it anywhere you’re staying. See it below.
Tortuga Outbreaker vs Tropicfeel Shell Pros and Cons
Pros Tortuga Outbreaker
Is there anything not to love with the Tortuga Outbreaker? From its 35L size that perfectly fits as your cabin luggage, to its clamshell opening and organization features, the back structure that help your back get more comfortable and transfer to carry the bag weight to your hips, and the weather-proof and tear-proof fabric, we just love everything about the Tortuga Outbreaker.
This bag can easily fit a short weekend trip to months of travel.
Cons Tortuga Outbreaker
The only con we see with Tortuga Ourbreaker is if you’re actually looking for bigger luggage for check-in, like a suitcase. Suitcases of course have their own place for travel, so if this is the bag you’re looking for, you’ll have to get another one.
Tropicfeel Shell Backpack Pros and Cons
Pros Tropicfeel Shell Backpack
If you’re looking for a more colorful backpack, you might love some of the color options Tropicfeel offers. We love how expandable the Tropicfeel is, and with its clamshell opening, and lots of accessories available, there are various ways to organize and expand your luggage.
Cons Tropicfeel Shell Backpack
A few cons of the Tropicfeel is that the wardrobe system needs to be purchased separately from the main bag. So if you’re planning just to have the Tropicfeel Shell only, you’ll not get their proprietary wardrobe system, although you can still organize your luggage on your own.
Final Verdict Tortuga Outbreaker vs Tropicfeel Shell
WINNER: Tortuga Outbreaker 35L Backpack
We pick the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L Backpack for this battle!
The perfect travel backpack will of course be up to your personal preference. For us, we definitely love a backpack that we can use as a carry-on, fully weatherproof, good for organization, stylish, and a bag that we can trust will last.
We also love the features of Tortuga Outbreaker that are good for back support. Definitely a bag we know we can carry for all types of travel that we want to do!
How about you? Tell us what Tortuga Outbreaker vs Tropicfeel Shell you’d pick or if you have another favorite travel backpack for us to check out!