Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
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 Litehaul Pack 48L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | removable |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 18in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Nylon & Polyester | 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×34×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L and Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
- Compression straps: No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Removable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Opening: Top flap on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Clamshell on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Laptop sleeve: 18in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; 17in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Both have: sternum strap, rain cover, 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. 2 accept both. 47 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, 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, Island 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 Litehaul Pack 48L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L carries 20L more than the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L (28L vs. 48L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L is the lighter pack at 1.12kg (vs. 1.65kg). 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 Litehaul Pack 48L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L is the better call.