Why compare these options?
Totes of comparable carrying scale, selected for a difference of 639.5 g in published empty weight and 13.5 L in published capacity.
- The listed capacities are 16.5 L and 30 L. Which can take your complete named load with the bag closed? Capacity ratings alone cannot settle this.
- The published empty weights are 313 g and 952.5 g. Do those figures include the same straps or accessories? Check the source scope before treating the difference as carried weight.
- Check the strap measurement type and usable pocket openings for your clothing and objects; neither wearing comfort nor combined loading has been tested here.
Travelon Daily Carry Tote - Black
Thule Thule Chasm gear tote 30LManufacturer model photographs; pictured colour and size are not independently confirmed. No hands-on winner or rating is assigned.
| Field | Travelon Daily Carry Tote - Black | Thule Chasm gear tote 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Published empty weight | 313 g | 952.5 g |
| Outside dimensions | 43.2 × 26.7 × 15.2 cm · width / height / depth | 41.9 × 21.6 × 38.1 cm · length / width / height |
| Published capacity | 16.5 L | 30 L |
| Shoulder strap | Unknown | Unknown |
| Pockets / storage | Bottle storage described; Mesh pockets described; Compartment storage described | Pocket layout and usable openings are unknown |
| Recorded price | USD 42.00 · Travelon online store (USD) | USD 89.95 · US online store |
| Specification option | SKU 43628-500 | Deep khaki |
What changes between the published specifications
The published empty-weight values differ by 639.5 g. This compares manufacturer figures; accessory inclusion and weighing tolerance may differ.
Listed capacity: 16.5 L versus 30 L. Volume ratings do not establish a pocket opening or the shape of an object that can fit.
Outside dimensions stay in the order used by each manufacturer. Match labelled axes where supplied; unlabelled axes do not support a height-to-height claim.
With an illustrative 1 kg load, starting totals would be 1,313 g and 1,952.5 g before any accessories excluded from the published weights. This is arithmetic, not a comfort or packed-load test.
Questions these numbers cannot settle
- Will your phone and passport fit together with the bag fully closed?
- Can you reach the needed pocket while wearing the bag?
- Does the strap adjust comfortably over your clothing and body measurements?
- How does the particular material perform in your use?
Use the two fact sheets for model details, then check those questions with the actual bag or directly with its manufacturer.
Open the comparison toolOfficial sources
- Travelon Daily Carry Tote - Black ↗Checked 2026-10-15
- Thule Chasm gear tote 30L ↗Checked 2026-10-15