Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Macpac Rapaki 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Junction Pack | Feature | Macpac Rapaki 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 200D Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon | |
Macpac Rapaki 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $118 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Junction Pack and Macpac Rapaki 22
- Opening: Top flap on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Top zip on the Macpac Rapaki 22.
- Hip belt: No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Removable on the Macpac Rapaki 22.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; No on the Macpac Rapaki 22.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack, and 8 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 22.
Only the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits
LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Macpac Rapaki 22: which should you pack?
The Hill People Gear Junction Pack carries the same capacity as the Macpac Rapaki 22 (22L vs. 22L), while the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the better call.