Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Away Active Convertible 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Away Active Convertible 25L | Feature | Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 11L |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | optional |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester | RE/COR RN66 100% recycled nylon |
Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $240 |
Key differences between the Away Active Convertible 25L and Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Other on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Away Active Convertible 25L; No on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Optional on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 15in on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 6 on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 77 accept both. 102 accept only the Away Active Convertible 25L, and 1 accept only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack.
Only the Away Active Convertible 25L fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack: which should you pack?
The Away Active Convertible 25L carries 2L more than the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack (25L vs. 23L), while the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Away Active Convertible 25L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Away Active Convertible 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack is the better call.