Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag vs. Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $6 |
Feature by feature
| Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag | Feature | Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag and Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
- Opening: Other on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; Top zip on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20.
- Backpack straps: No on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; Yes on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; 15in on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20.
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. 7 accept only the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag, and 2 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20.
Only the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag vs. Kathmandu Solus Pack 20: which should you pack?
The Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag carries 1L more than the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 (21L vs. 20L), while the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.42kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag is the better call.