Mammut Lithium 30 vs. Patagonia Terravia 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mammut Lithium 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×26×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Mammut Lithium 30 | Feature | Patagonia Terravia 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 5 | Compression | 3 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyamide, Bluesign, PFC free, recycled | 2.4-oz 70-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a PU coating |
Patagonia Terravia 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Mammut Lithium 30 and Patagonia Terravia 28L
- Compression straps: 5 on the Mammut Lithium 30; 3 on the Patagonia Terravia 28L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover, 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. 31 accept both. 44 accept only the Mammut Lithium 30, and 1 accept only the Patagonia Terravia 28L.
Only the Mammut Lithium 30 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, Sky Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Only the Patagonia Terravia 28L fits
Cayman Airways.
Mammut Lithium 30 vs. Patagonia Terravia 28L: which should you pack?
The Mammut Lithium 30 carries 2L more than the Patagonia Terravia 28L (30L vs. 28L), while the Patagonia Terravia 28L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mammut Lithium 30 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mammut Lithium 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Terravia 28L is the better call.