Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women
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 | Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 18in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Nylon & Polyester | 420 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 3'000 mm water column |
Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $137 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L and Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Removable on the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women.
- Laptop sleeve: 18in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Yes on the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 30 accept both. 19 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L, and 2 accept only the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women.
Only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Nostrum, Atlas Global, British Airways, Copa Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, Kuwait Air, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Only the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women fits
Cayman Airways, Croatia Air.
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women: which should you pack?
The Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women carries 2L more than the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L (28L vs. 30L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L is the lighter pack at 1.12kg (vs. 1.25kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L fits 26% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Mountain Pro 30 Women; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L is the better call.