Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
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 | Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | - 1680 PU Lined Ballistic |
Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 and Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Clamshell on the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Hideable on the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 2 on the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.
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. 174 accept both. 2 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20, and 3 accept only the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.
Only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 carries 2L more than the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter (20L vs. 18L), while the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter fits 94% 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.