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title: "Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L"
description: "Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L

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

## [Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6bcfgtdhtp/samsonite-ecodiver-travel-backpack-m/)

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

![Front facing view of the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990434/carryons/samsonite-ecodiver-travel-backpack-m-6bcfgtdhtp.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>33 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×36×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$230</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M | Feature | Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recyclex™ textiles with a water-repellent coating</td><td>100% RENU recycled polyester.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pwjygf39q7/kathmandu-litehaul-pack-38l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627898562/carryons/Litehaul_Pack_38L_zrft1j.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>57×33×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>15%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$300</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M and Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L

-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 29 accept both. 133 accept only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.

### Only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L: which should you pack?

The **Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L** carries 5L more than the **Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M** (33L vs. 38L), while the **Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M** fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L; if you want to travel lighter, the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M is the better call.