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# Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

Discontinued — limited availability

Capacity 38 L

Weight 1.4 kg 3.1 lbs

Dimensions 57×33×25 cm 22.4×13×9.8 in

Airline fit 15 % of airlines

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627898562/carryons/Litehaul_Pack_38L_zrft1j.webp)

**Deeper stats**



<table class="table table-sm table-borderless" id="carryon-details-table"><tbody><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Litres of capacity per unit of pack weight — higher means you carry more for less.">Capacity-to-weight</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">27.1 L/kg</span> <span class="imperial-value">12.3 L/lb</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-success">High</span></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Total interior volume implied by the outer dimensions.">Cubic space</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">47 L</span> <span class="imperial-value">2854 in³</span></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Gap between the bag's outer volume and its rated capacity — lower packs more efficiently.">Rated vs. shell</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">9 L</span><span class="imperial-value">9 L</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-danger">High</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Airline Compatibility**

✈️ 15% (29/189)

This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 15% of the 189 airlines that publish one.

[Link to Manufacturer](https://www.kathmandu.com.au/products/litehaul-carry-on-38l-v3-black-stingray)

## Our verdict

### Reasons to buy

-   Minimalist and professional-looking aesthetics. You can carry this bag while wearing business attire.
-   You can carry it multiple ways. You can carry it as a backpack, a messenger bag, or as a hand-carry duffle bag.
-   Boasts a highly comfortable harness system. It's also stowable which means you can make this bag dangle-free and store it in tight places such as under your airplane seat and overhead cabins.
-   The laptop compartment truly protects your tech gadgets from bumps and scratches and its location is optimal. It also has a separate compartment so you can easily pull it out during TSA inspections.

### Things to consider

-   A brighter color of the insides would be appreciated.
-   Lacks a bit of internal organization.

## What reviewers said

-   "I love this bag, so roomy and the size is easy to manage as both a bag and backpack. Great also that it can be used as carry-on luggage."
-   "The litehaul 38L is a great backpack for a number of reasons. It has ample space in the main storage space, allowing you to pack in your own style. The top compartment is a great space to get the gear you want to have quick access to, especially when the bag is slid away..."

## Reviews from around the web

**The New Kathmandu Litehaul 38L – A Review**
[flyingfluskey.com](https://flyingfluskey.com/new-kathmandu-litehaul-38l-review/)

> Clearly a lot of thought has been put into the redesign of the new Kathmandu Litehaul 38L. Nearly everything that Kathmandu has changed has improved this bag...I give this bag a happy 9/10 and I am looking forward to taking it on many more adventures!

## Features

<table class="table table-sm  table-borderless" id="carryon-details-table"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Storage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a way to compress the contents to make them smaller?">Compression</span></td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="If this carry-on expands, how much does it expand by?">Expanded Capacity</span></td><td><span>None</span></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The type of opening does this carry-on travel backpack have in degrees.">Opening</span></td><td>Clamshell</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a dedicated passport holder?">Passport</span></td><td>Top</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a pass-through opening so you can reach the main compartments without fully opening the bag?">Passthrough</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Carry</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this have backpack straps?">Backpack</span></td><td>Hideable</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a belt that goes around your hip to help support the weight of the bag?">Hip Belt</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a strap that goes around your upper chest so help support the weight of the bag?">Sternum Strap</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Inside</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="What size laptop sleeve can this carry-on travel backpack fit?">Laptop</span></td><td>17in</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of main compartments this bag has.  Side and small compartments don't count.">Main Compartments</span></td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does the main compartment of the carry-on travel backpack have features which help you organize?">Organizer</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Outside</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does the backpack have a hardshell component to protect your packed items?">Hard Shell</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry on have a rain-fly to protect it from the weather?">Rain-fly</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of bottle holders this bag has">Water Bottle Holder</span></td><td>1 (side)</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Is this carry-on travel backpack made with water resistant material?">Water Resistant</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><span class="underline" title="What type of material is this carry-on travel backpack made of?"><strong>Material:</strong></span><br>100% RENU recycled polyester.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Fits the carry-on limits of 29 airlines

Adria Airways Air Europa Air Koryo Air New Zealand Air Tahiti Nui Azul Airlines Azul Linhas China Southern Conviasa Cubana de Aviacion Frontier Airlines Hainan Airlines Island Air Korean Air PenAir Philippine Airlines Royal Air Morocco Saudi Arabian Airlines Sichuan Airlines SilkAir Silver Airways Singapore Airlines Southwest Airlines SpiceJet Sun Country TAAG Angola TAM Airlines Ural Airlines Virgin America

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