Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel

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

Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo

Front facing view of the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo
Capacity40 L
Weight0.8 kg
Dimensions60×32×24 cm
Airline fit5%
Price$130

Feature by feature

Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack CargoFeatureSolo All- Star Backpack Duffel
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
N Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 4
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 2xPUNylon / Polyester

Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel

Front facing view of the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
Capacity22.6 L
Weight1 kg
Dimensions51×31×16 cm
Airline fit89%
Price$86

Key differences between the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo and Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel

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 159 accept only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.

Only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel: which should you pack?

The Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo carries 17.4L more than the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel (40L vs. 22.6L), while the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel fits 89% 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.