Away Active Convertible 25L vs. haize project Clamshell 25
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 | haize project Clamshell 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | 1680D RPET polyurethane |
haize project Clamshell 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $333 |
Key differences between the Away Active Convertible 25L and haize project Clamshell 25
- Passport pocket: Back on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Top on the haize project Clamshell 25.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Away Active Convertible 25L; No on the haize project Clamshell 25.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the haize project Clamshell 25.
- Sternum strap: No on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Removable on the haize project Clamshell 25.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 15in on the haize project Clamshell 25.
Both have: compression 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. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Away Active Convertible 25L, and 1 accept only the haize project Clamshell 25.
Only the Away Active Convertible 25L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the haize project Clamshell 25 fits
Air Niugini.
Away Active Convertible 25L vs. haize project Clamshell 25: which should you pack?
The Away Active Convertible 25L carries the same capacity as the haize project Clamshell 25 (25L vs. 25L), while the Away Active Convertible 25L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Away Active Convertible 25L is the better call.