Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs. Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
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 | Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | 840D ballistic nylon |
Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo and Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
- Opening: Clamshell on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Other on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
- Passport pocket: No on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Side on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Hideable on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; 2 on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
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 Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
Only the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo fits
Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines.
Only the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel 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. Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel carries 5L more than the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo (40L vs. 45L), while the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo is the better call.