Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 | Feature | Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | Nylon / Polyester |
Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
| Capacity | 22.6 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $86 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 and Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Clamshell on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Hideable on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 4 on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Both have: laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 7 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20, and 0 accept only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel: which should you pack?
The Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel carries 2.6000000000000014L more than the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 (20L vs. 22.6L), while the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the better call.