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# Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack

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

## [Away Active Convertible 25L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/39m6td416z/away-active-convertible-25l/)

by [Away](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Away)

![Front facing view of the Away Active Convertible 25L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990335/carryons/away-active-convertible-25l-39m6td416z.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×33×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% recycled polyester</td><td>280D Nylon PU-coated</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/kj8comc77v/almond-oak-expandable-travel-backpack/)

by [Almond Oak](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Almond Oak)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×33×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.