Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs. Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×32×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo | Feature | Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Nylon 840D JR Ballistic 2xPU, Polyester 135D 2xPU | 100% Polyester (recycled) |
Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×32×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $260 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo and Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L
- Passport pocket: No on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Back on the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Removable on the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; 2 on the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 6 accept both. 4 accept only the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo, and 21 accept only the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L.
Only the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo fits
Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines.
Only the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs. Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L: which should you pack?
The Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L carries 10L more than the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo (40L vs. 50L), while the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo is the better call.