Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Nordace Brampton
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.12 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×32×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L | Feature | Nordace Brampton |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 18in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Nylon & Polyester | Striped Jacquard Nylon Fabric |
Nordace Brampton
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×38×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 62% |
| Price | $122 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L and Nordace Brampton
- Opening: Top flap on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Clamshell on the Nordace Brampton.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Nordace Brampton.
- Laptop sleeve: 18in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; 17in on the Nordace Brampton.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Yes on the Nordace Brampton.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Nordace Brampton.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Yes on the Nordace Brampton.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 47 accept both. 2 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L, and 70 accept only the Nordace Brampton.
Only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L fits
Conviasa, Copa Airlines.
Only the Nordace Brampton fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Nordace Brampton: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L carries the same capacity as the Nordace Brampton (28L vs. 28L), while the Nordace Brampton is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1.12kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Brampton fits 62% 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 Nordace Brampton is the better call.