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title: "Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs Aer Fit Pack 3"
description: "Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs Aer Fit Pack 3: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Aer Fit Pack 3

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/0l10qd5ye7/kathmandu-litehaul-pack-28l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627702213/carryons/Kathmandu_Litehaul_28L_mx9j1l.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.12 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×32×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>26%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L | Feature | Aer Fit Pack 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 18in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Nylon &amp; Polyester</td><td>1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Fit Pack 3](https://onebag.travel/carryon/69nfdrly0r/aer-fit-pack-3/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Fit Pack 3](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620127600/carryons/Aer_Fit_Pack_3_inpmfs.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>18.7 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×32×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$145</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L and Aer Fit Pack 3

-   **Opening:** Top flap on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Top zip on the Aer Fit Pack 3.
-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Yes on the Aer Fit Pack 3.
-   **Hip belt:** Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Aer Fit Pack 3.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 18in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; 16in on the Aer Fit Pack 3.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Yes on the Aer Fit Pack 3.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, rain cover, water bottle pockets.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 49 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L, and 130 accept only the Aer Fit Pack 3.

### Only the Aer Fit Pack 3 fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Aer Fit Pack 3: which should you pack?

The **Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L** carries 9.3L more than the **Aer Fit Pack 3** (28L vs. 18.7L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer Fit Pack 3** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L is the better call.