Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Almond Oak Expandable Travel 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 | Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 30L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester | 280D Nylon PU-coated |
Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Away Active Convertible 25L and Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Away Active Convertible 25L; No on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 16in on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Away Active Convertible 25L carries the same capacity as the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack (25L vs. 25L), while the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack 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 Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the better call.