Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack
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 | Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.82 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 and Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack
- Sternum strap: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Yes on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
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. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20, and 3 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
Only the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack carries 6L more than the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 (20L vs. 26L), while the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.82kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the better call.