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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/5cw6d36vky/kathmandu-solus-pack-20/tpefqm1522/forclaz-2in1-tote-15l/"
title: "Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L"
description: "Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L: 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/tpefqm1522/forclaz-2in1-tote-15l/"
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# Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L

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 | 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 |

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

## [Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tpefqm1522/forclaz-2in1-tote-15l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990365/carryons/forclaz-2in1-tote-15l-tpefqm1522.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>15 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×35×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$27</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.