Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $354 |
Feature by feature
| Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 | Feature | Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| removable | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420d HT nylon 6,6 w/ PU coating | Recycled Polyester/Nylon |
Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.31 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.88×32×28.45 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 and Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; 2 on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Rain cover: Removable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; 1 on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 4 accept both. 127 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
Only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack carries 8L more than the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 (30L vs. 38L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack is the lighter pack at 1.31kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack is the better call.