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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/5cw6d36vky/kathmandu-solus-pack-20/ifvhud9l9b/cabin-zero-varsity-26l/"
title: "Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs Cabin Zero Varsity 26L"
description: "Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs Cabin Zero Varsity 26L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/5cw6d36vky/kathmandu-solus-pack-20/ifvhud9l9b/cabin-zero-varsity-26l/"
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# Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Cabin Zero Varsity 26L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Kathmandu Solus Pack 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5cw6d36vky/kathmandu-solus-pack-20/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627616335/carryons/Kathmandu_Solus_Pack_tshnnr.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.42 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×28×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 | Feature | Cabin Zero Varsity 26L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| 15in | Laptop |  |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester</td><td>600D Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Cabin Zero Varsity 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ifvhud9l9b/cabin-zero-varsity-26l/)

by [Cabin Zero](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Cabin Zero)

![Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621508359/carryons/Cabin_Zero_Varsity_26L_e4nuhf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.44 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>40×30×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>98%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 and Cabin Zero Varsity 26L

-   **Water resistant:** No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Yes on the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L.

Both have: backpack straps.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20, and 11 accept only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L.

### Only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.

## Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Cabin Zero Varsity 26L: which should you pack?

The **Cabin Zero Varsity 26L** carries 6L more than the **Kathmandu Solus Pack 20** (20L vs. 26L), while the **Kathmandu Solus Pack 20** is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.44kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Cabin Zero Varsity 26L** fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the better call.