Does the Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L fit American's carry-on bag limit?
Yes. The Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L is within the American carry-on bag limit of 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) on every side: height 0 in, width 0 in, depth +1.0 in.
American limit 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) · American baggage page, checked 2026-10-26Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L 22 × 14 × 8 in (55 × 35 × 20 cm) · maker’s page
Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L in the American sizer
American · Personal item
Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L
Too bigNo. The Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L is larger than the American personal item limit of 18 × 14 × 8 in (45 × 35 × 20 cm) in height: height −4.0 in, width 0 in, depth 0 in.
LimitBagRoomHeight, in1822−4.0 inWidth, in14140 inDepth, in880 inWeight, kgnone2—
Must fit under the seat in front of you.
Other bags for American
| Bag | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Aer Travel Pack 3 | Fits |
| Nomatic Travel Pack 20L | Fits |
| CABINZERO Classic 28L | Fits |
| The North Face Borealis | Fits |
| Osprey Farpoint 40 | Fits if not packed full |
Pro Backpack 40L on other airlines
| Airline | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Delta | Fits |
| United | Fits |
| Southwest | Fits |
| JetBlue | Fits |
| Spirit | Fits |
| Frontier | Fits |
| Allegiant | Fits |
| Ryanair | Fits |
Questions
Is the Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L allowed as American carry-on bag?
Yes. The Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L is within the American carry-on bag limit of 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) on every side: height 0 in, width 0 in, depth +1.0 in.
Is the Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L allowed as American personal item?
No. The Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L is larger than the American personal item limit of 18 × 14 × 8 in (45 × 35 × 20 cm) in height: height −4.0 in, width 0 in, depth 0 in.