Away Active Convertible 45L vs. Pakt One Travel Duffel
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Away Active Convertible 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Away Active Convertible 45L | Feature | Pakt One Travel Duffel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester | 500D recycled nylon |
Pakt One Travel Duffel
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $285 |
Key differences between the Away Active Convertible 45L and Pakt One Travel Duffel
- Compression straps: 4 on the Away Active Convertible 45L; No on the Pakt One Travel Duffel.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Away Active Convertible 45L; Other on the Pakt One Travel Duffel.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Away Active Convertible 45L; No on the Pakt One Travel Duffel.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, laptop sleeve, 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. 72 accept both. 1 accept only the Away Active Convertible 45L, and 4 accept only the Pakt One Travel Duffel.
Only the Away Active Convertible 45L fits
Aer Lingus.
Only the Pakt One Travel Duffel fits
Croatia Air, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways.
Away Active Convertible 45L vs. Pakt One Travel Duffel: which should you pack?
The Away Active Convertible 45L carries 17L more than the Pakt One Travel Duffel (45L vs. 28L), while the Pakt One Travel Duffel is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pakt One Travel Duffel fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Away Active Convertible 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt One Travel Duffel is the better call.