Totepack No. 2 vs. Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Totepack No. 2 | Feature | Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | 15in | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | N | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Rain-fly | N | |
| Water Bottle Holder | N | |
| Water Resistant | N | |
| Material | |
| G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
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 Totepack No. 2, and 2 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20.
Only the Totepack No. 2 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Totepack No. 2 vs. Kathmandu Solus Pack 20: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 carries 4L more than the Totepack No. 2 (16L vs. 20L), while the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.75kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Totepack No. 2 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the better call.