Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Ikea Pirving
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 | Ikea Pirving |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 and Ikea Pirving
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Other on the Ikea Pirving.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Removable on the Ikea Pirving.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 14in on the Ikea Pirving.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20, and 12 accept only the Ikea Pirving.
Only the Ikea Pirving fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Ikea Pirving: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 carries 11L more than the Ikea Pirving (20L vs. 9L), while the Ikea Pirving is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.42kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ikea Pirving fits 99% 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 Ikea Pirving is the better call.