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title: "Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L vs Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L"
description: "Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L vs Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/62dlchmagw/eagle-creek-global-companion-65l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623315005/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Global_Companion_65L_gwoibn.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>68 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.33 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>66×35×31 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$229</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly</td><td>100% Nylon &amp; 100% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tdkd9dydcd/kathmandu-litehaul-pack-48l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1628147348/carryons/Kathmandu_Litehaul_Pack_48L_ihhwzk.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>48 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.65 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>66×34×29 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$330</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.