Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Exped Skyline 25
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 Skyline 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 18in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Nylon & Polyester | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L and Exped Skyline 25
- Opening: Top flap on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Top zip on the Exped Skyline 25.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Exped Skyline 25.
- Laptop sleeve: 18in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Exped Skyline 25.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Yes on the Exped Skyline 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; 2 on the Exped Skyline 25.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Yes on the Exped Skyline 25.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap.
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 26 accept only the Exped Skyline 25.
Only the Exped Skyline 25 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Exped Skyline 25: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L carries 3L more than the Exped Skyline 25 (28L vs. 25L), while the Exped Skyline 25 is the lighter pack at 1.03kg (vs. 1.12kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Skyline 25 fits 40% 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 Exped Skyline 25 is the better call.