Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L
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 | Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 18in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Nylon & Polyester | Polyester 100% |
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.68 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L and Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L
- Opening: Top flap on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Top zip on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Removable on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 18in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; 15in on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L.
Both have: 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. 49 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L, and 25 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L.
Only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L 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, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L carries 2L more than the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L (28L vs. 30L), while the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.68kg (vs. 1.12kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L fits 39% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L is the better call.