Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L
| Capacity | 68 L |
| Weight | 2.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×35×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $229 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L | Feature | Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | removable |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly | 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×34×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L and Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; Removable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Hip belt: No on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; Optional on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L, and 1 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L fits
Virgin America.
Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L carries 20L more than the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L (68L vs. 48L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is the lighter pack at 1.65kg (vs. 2.33kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is the better call.