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# Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack

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

Capacity 20 L

Weight 0.44 kg 1 lbs

Dimensions 46×25×22 cm 19×10×9 in

Airline fit 75 % of airlines

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1628141643/carryons/Kathmandu_Dash_20L_Lightweight_Backpack_ap3uzc.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">45.5 L/kg</span> <span class="imperial-value">20 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">25.3 L</span> <span class="imperial-value">1710 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">5 L</span><span class="imperial-value">5 L</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-success">Low</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Airline Compatibility**

✈️ 75% (141/189)

This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 75% of the 189 airlines that publish one.

[Link to Manufacturer](https://www.kathmandu.com.au/gear/packs-and-bags/dash-20l-lightweight-backpack.html)

## Our verdict

### Reasons to buy

-   Truly lightweight as it weighs less than a pound.
-   The back padding is removable and can double as a waterproof seat cover.
-   Truly comfortable to wear.
-   Great workmanship and sturdy materials such as Cordura™ are used in creating this bag.

### Things to consider

-   Could really use some external pockets.
-   Has no laptop compartment but the hydration bladder can double as that although it has no padding.

## What reviewers said

-   "I bought this to use as a lightweight day pack. It is comfortable to wear, with a waist and chest strap to keep the pack sitting in place nicely. Has a padded insert for back comfort, which is removable and doubles as a waterproof seating mat. Has an internal zipped pocket and an outside water bottle pocket. I bought this on sale so was an absolute bargain!!"
-   "This day pack is very comfortable to wear and is very roomy. It fits my water bladder, first aid kit, rain jacket, and food with room for more. Side pocket also deep and well sized to fit an extra 1L water bottle."
-   "I bought 2 more after the first one because I can carry like 2-3 kgs but it feels way lighter on my back! Rarely do backpacks have this kind of feature (for me) because I need a rather small one that fits everything like my Macbook, water bottle, lunch boxes, and other stuff for studying at uni (and other activities) and this type is the perfect fit for me because I have a petite figure and shoulder pain. Love it so much, I hope Kathmandu continues manufacturing these so that I can keep buying this type!"

## Reviews from around the web

**Kathmandu Dash 20L Backpack Review: Best backpack for travel to Townsville**
[intrepidtalesofaquirkygirl.com](https://intrepidtalesofaquirkygirl.com/kathmandu-dash-20l-backpack-review-best-backpack-for-travel-to-townsville/)

> Overall this backpack is perfect for sightseeing around Townsville as it will hold your personal items, adequate water (absolutely essential up here), snacks, basic camera gear and even your togs and towel if you plan on going for a swim....As I mentioned above I’ve been using this backpack for the last year now and cannot fault it personally. It has served me well on all my adventures around Townsville and surrounds and will continue to serve me well for many years into the future.

**Kathmandu vs The North Face: Which Brand is Better?**
[casualgeographical.com](https://casualgeographical.com/kathmandu-vs-the-north-face/)

> Kathmandu puts a lot of effort into their designs to be comfortable, practical and stylish. They also use quality materials that make their products last. So, we believe that their prices are reasonable and match the quality of the products.

## 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>No</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>TopFlap</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a dedicated passport holder?">Passport</span></td><td>No</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>No</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>Yes</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>Yes</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>No</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>1</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>Optional</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of bottle holders this bag has">Water Bottle Holder</span></td><td>1</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>210 Nylon HT Rip Stop Cordura™, 210 Polyester Oxford</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Fits the carry-on limits of 141 airlines

Adria Airways Aegean Airlines Aer Lingus Aeroflot Aerolineas Argentinas Aeromexico Air Asia Air Astana Air Canada Air Caraibes Air Europa Air France Air India Air Koryo Air Macau Air Mauritius Air New Zealand Air Nostrum Air Tahiti Nui Air Wisconsin AirAsiaX Alaska Airlines All Nipon Airways Allegiant Air American Airlines ANA Atlas Global Austrian Avianca Azerbaijan Airlines Azul Airlines Azul Linhas Bahamasair Bangkok Airways Biman Bangladesh Boliviana de Aviacion British Airways Brussels Airlines Cambodia Angkor Air Caribbean Airlines Cathay Pacific Cayman Airways Cebu Pacific China Airlines China Southern CommutAir Conviasa Copa Airlines Croatia Air Cubana de Aviacion Czech Airlines Delta Airlines Dragonair EL AL Ethiopian Airlines Etihad Airways Eurowings EVA Air Fiji Airways Finnair Flair Air Frontier Airlines Garuda Indonesia Gol Linhas Aereas Great Lakes Airlines Hainan Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Iberia Indigo Interjet Iran Air Iran Aseman Air Island Air Japan Airlines Jet Airways Jet2 jetBlue Airways Jetstar Airways Jetstar Asia Kenya Airways KLM Korean Air Kulula Kuwait Air LATAM LOT Polish Lufthansa Mahan Air Malaysia Airlines Mango Mesa Airlines Middle East Airlines Monarch Airlines Norwegian Oman Air Onur Air Pakistan International Peach PenAir Philippine Airlines Porter Airlines Qantas Airways Qatar Airways Ravn Alaska Regional Express Republic Airways Royal Air Morocco Royal Jordanian SAS Scandinavian Saudi Arabian Airlines Scoot Sichuan Airlines SilkAir Silver Airways Singapore Airlines Sky Airlines Skywest, Inc. South African Airways Southwest Airlines SpiceJet Spirit Airlines SriLankan Airlines Sun Country Swiss Int'l Air Lines TAAG Angola TAM Airlines Thai Airways Tiger Airways Trans States Travel Service Airlines Turkish Airlines United Airlines Ural Airlines Uzbekistan Air Vietnam Airlines Virgin America Virgin Atlantic Virgin Australia WestJet WOW Airlines

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