Waymark Mile 28L vs. Dakine Gemini
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Waymark Mile 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Waymark Mile 28L | Feature | Dakine Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 3 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled ECOPAK EPX200 | 600D Polyester |
Dakine Gemini
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×34×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Waymark Mile 28L and Dakine Gemini
- Compression straps: 3 on the Waymark Mile 28L; No on the Dakine Gemini.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Waymark Mile 28L; Top on the Dakine Gemini.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Waymark Mile 28L; 17in on the Dakine Gemini.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Waymark Mile 28L; 1, side on the Dakine Gemini.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 30 accept both. 2 accept only the Waymark Mile 28L, and 19 accept only the Dakine Gemini.
Only the Waymark Mile 28L fits
Cayman Airways, Croatia Air.
Only the Dakine Gemini fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Nostrum, Atlas Global, British Airways, Copa Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, Kuwait Air, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Waymark Mile 28L vs. Dakine Gemini: which should you pack?
The Waymark Mile 28L carries the same capacity as the Dakine Gemini (28L vs. 28L), while the Waymark Mile 28L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Dakine Gemini fits 26% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Waymark Mile 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Mile 28L is the better call.