Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L

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

Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack

Front facing view of the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack
Capacity0 L
Weight1.6 kg
Dimensions55×36×22 cm
Airline fit62%
Price$24

Feature by feature

Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop BackpackFeatureKathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2 Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Canvas65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton

Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L

Front facing view of the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
Capacity26 L
Weight0.78 kg
Dimensions52×29×21 cm
Airline fit71%
Price$200

Key differences between the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 117 accept both. 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack, and 17 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.

Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Tiger Airways, WestJet.

Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L: which should you pack?

The Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L carries 26L more than the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack (0L vs. 26L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.78kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the better call.