YNOT Magnetica vs. Salkan The Daypack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| YNOT Magnetica | Feature | Salkan The Daypack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| YKK AquaGuard zippers | Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish |
Salkan The Daypack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $165 |
Key differences between the YNOT Magnetica and Salkan The Daypack 20L
- Opening: Top flap on the YNOT Magnetica; Other on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the YNOT Magnetica; Back on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Hip belt: Optional on the YNOT Magnetica; No on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the YNOT Magnetica; 4 on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the YNOT Magnetica, and 1 accept only the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
Only the YNOT Magnetica fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Salkan The Daypack 20L fits
Air Niugini.
YNOT Magnetica vs. Salkan The Daypack 20L: which should you pack?
The YNOT Magnetica carries the same capacity as the Salkan The Daypack 20L (20L vs. 20L), while the Salkan The Daypack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the YNOT Magnetica fits 95% 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 Salkan The Daypack 20L is the better call.