Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack
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 Nowaki 32L Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Nylon & Polyester | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.04 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×29×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L and Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 18in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Yes on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; 2 on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 5 accept both. 44 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
Only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack carries 4L more than the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L (28L vs. 32L), while the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack is the lighter pack at 1.04kg (vs. 1.12kg). 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 Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack is the better call.