kipling Seoul Extra Large vs. Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L
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 | Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 13in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Polyester | 7.3-oz 400-denier recycled Polyester with DWR Finish |
Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the kipling Seoul Extra Large and Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L
- Sternum strap: No on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; Removable on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; 13in on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; 2 on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L.
- Water resistant: No on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; Yes on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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 3 accept only the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L.
Only the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
kipling Seoul Extra Large vs. Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The kipling Seoul Extra Large carries 13L more than the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L (33L vs. 20L), while the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L fits 95% 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 Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L is the better call.