Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly vs. Salkan "The Backpacker"
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 82×41×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $76 |
Feature by feature
| Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly | Feature | Salkan "The Backpacker" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | removable |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 55L |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 4 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish |
Salkan "The Backpacker"
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 3.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $345 |
Key differences between the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly and Salkan "The Backpacker"
- Compression straps: Yes on the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly; Removable on the Salkan "The Backpacker".
- Opening: Rolltop on the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly; Top flap on the Salkan "The Backpacker".
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly; 15in on the Salkan "The Backpacker".
- Main compartments: 1 on the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly; 3 on the Salkan "The Backpacker".
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly; 4 on the Salkan "The Backpacker".
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly, and 1 accept only the Salkan "The Backpacker".
Only the Salkan "The Backpacker" fits
Virgin America.
Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly vs. Salkan "The Backpacker": which should you pack?
The Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly carries 10L more than the Salkan "The Backpacker" (55L vs. 45L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly; if you want to travel lighter, the Salkan "The Backpacker" is the better call.