Hill People Gear Umlindi vs. Macpac Rapaki 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Umlindi
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Umlindi | Feature | Macpac Rapaki 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 200D Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon |
Macpac Rapaki 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $118 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Umlindi and Macpac Rapaki 22
- Compression straps: Yes on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; No on the Macpac Rapaki 22.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; 1 on the Macpac Rapaki 22.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
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. 0 accept only the Hill People Gear Umlindi, and 15 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 22.
Only the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Hill People Gear Umlindi vs. Macpac Rapaki 22: which should you pack?
The Hill People Gear Umlindi carries 1L more than the Macpac Rapaki 22 (23L vs. 22L), while the Macpac Rapaki 22 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hill People Gear Umlindi; if you want to travel lighter, the Macpac Rapaki 22 is the better call.