Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
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 | Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Nylon 840D JR Ballistic 2xPU, Polyester 135D 2xPU | 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 2.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo and Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
- Compression straps: No on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Yes on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Top zip on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Rain cover: No on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 10 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo, and 75 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
Only the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo carries 8L more than the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley (40L vs. 32L), while the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 2.36kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley fits 45% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo is the better call.