Exped Summit Lite 25 vs. Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Summit Lite 25
by Exped
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $62 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Summit Lite 25 | Feature | Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100 D Triple ripstop nylon, PU coated, 2'000 mm water column | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack
by Kathmandu
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 0×0×0 cm |
| Airline fit | % |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Exped Summit Lite 25 and Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Summit Lite 25; Yes on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack.
- Rain cover: No on the Exped Summit Lite 25; Optional on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Exped Summit Lite 25; No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Exped Summit Lite 25 vs. Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack carries 7L more than the Exped Summit Lite 25 (25L vs. 32L), and the two are closely matched on weight. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Summit Lite 25 is the better call.