Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack
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 | Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | |
| N | Sternum Strap | |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| 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 | Recycled Ripstop Polyester w/ TPU Coating |
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Away Active Convertible 25L and Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack
- Passport pocket: Back on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Front on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 17in on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 7 on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the Away Active Convertible 25L, and 1 accept only the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack.
Only the Away Active Convertible 25L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Only the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack carries 1L more than the Away Active Convertible 25L (25L vs. 26L), while the Away Active Convertible 25L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Away Active Convertible 25L is the better call.