Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
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 | Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 200-denier 100% recycled polyester, |
Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $79 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 and Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
- Sternum strap: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Yes on the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 2 on the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Yes on the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
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 5 accept only the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.
Only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 carries the same capacity as the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L (20L vs. 20L), while the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.52kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L fits 95% 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 Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the better call.