kipling Seoul Extra Large vs. Outlander Packable Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
kipling Seoul Extra Large
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $145 |
Feature by feature
| kipling Seoul Extra Large | Feature | Outlander Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Recycled Polyester | |
Outlander Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $20 |
Key differences between the kipling Seoul Extra Large and Outlander Packable Backpack
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; No on the Outlander Packable Backpack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; 3 on the Outlander Packable Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; No on the Outlander Packable Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the kipling Seoul Extra Large, and 4 accept only the Outlander Packable Backpack.
Only the Outlander Packable Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
kipling Seoul Extra Large vs. Outlander Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The kipling Seoul Extra Large carries 13L more than the Outlander Packable Backpack (33L vs. 20L), while the Outlander Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Outlander Packable Backpack fits 96% 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 Outlander Packable Backpack is the better call.