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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/1g9gkbqyt1/kipling-seoul-extra-large/2do7npliv9/timbuk2-parkside/"
title: "kipling Seoul Extra Large vs Timbuk2 Parkside"
description: "kipling Seoul Extra Large vs Timbuk2 Parkside: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/1g9gkbqyt1/kipling-seoul-extra-large/2do7npliv9/timbuk2-parkside/"
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# kipling Seoul Extra Large vs. Timbuk2 Parkside

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [kipling Seoul Extra Large](https://onebag.travel/carryon/1g9gkbqyt1/kipling-seoul-extra-large/)

by [kipling](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=kipling)

![Front facing view of the kipling Seoul Extra Large](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990485/carryons/kipling-seoul-extra-large-1g9gkbqyt1.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>33 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×34×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$145</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| kipling Seoul Extra Large | Feature | Timbuk2 Parkside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recycled Polyester</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Timbuk2 Parkside](https://onebag.travel/carryon/2do7npliv9/timbuk2-parkside/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Parkside](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601598651/carryons/timbukparkside_vpkz6l.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$70</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the kipling Seoul Extra Large and Timbuk2 Parkside

-   **Sternum strap:** No on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; Removable on the Timbuk2 Parkside.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; 15in on the Timbuk2 Parkside.
-   **Main compartments:** 5 on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; 4 on the Timbuk2 Parkside.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; 2 on the Timbuk2 Parkside.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, built-in organizer.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the kipling Seoul Extra Large, and 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Parkside.

### Only the Timbuk2 Parkside fits

Air Niugini.

## kipling Seoul Extra Large vs. Timbuk2 Parkside: which should you pack?

The **kipling Seoul Extra Large** carries 8L more than the **Timbuk2 Parkside** (33L vs. 25L), while the **Timbuk2 Parkside** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **kipling Seoul Extra Large** fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the kipling Seoul Extra Large; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Parkside is the better call.