kipling Seoul Extra Large vs. HikePro
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 | HikePro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Recycled Polyester | High Quality Water and Tear Resistant Nylon material |
Key differences between the kipling Seoul Extra Large and HikePro
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; No on the HikePro.
- Main compartments: 5 on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; 2 on the HikePro.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; No on the HikePro.
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 1 accept only the HikePro.
Only the HikePro fits
Air Niugini.
kipling Seoul Extra Large vs. HikePro: which should you pack?
The kipling Seoul Extra Large carries 13L more than the HikePro (33L vs. 20L), while the HikePro is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (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 HikePro is the better call.