Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
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 | Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | Polyamide |
Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×35×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $27 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 and Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Other on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Hideable on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Yes on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 14in on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 2, side on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 171 accept both. 5 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20, and 5 accept only the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 carries 5L more than the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L (20L vs. 15L), while the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.42kg). 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 Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the better call.