YNOT Magnetica vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| YNOT Magnetica | Feature | Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable, optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| YKK AquaGuard zippers | 70D x 160D recycled nylon Tasland ripstop fabric PFAS-free durable water resistant coating |
Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the YNOT Magnetica and Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
- Opening: Top flap on the YNOT Magnetica; Clamshell on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Hip belt: Optional on the YNOT Magnetica; Removable, optional on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the YNOT Magnetica; No on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 0 accept only the YNOT Magnetica, and 2 accept only the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
Only the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
YNOT Magnetica vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L: which should you pack?
The YNOT Magnetica carries 4L more than the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L (20L vs. 16L), while the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the YNOT Magnetica; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the better call.