Nordace Brampton vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nordace Brampton
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×38×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 62% |
| Price | $122 |
Feature by feature
| Nordace Brampton | Feature | Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Striped Jacquard Nylon Fabric | 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton |
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.78 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Nordace Brampton and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Nordace Brampton; Top zip on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nordace Brampton; No on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Nordace Brampton; 15in on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Nordace Brampton; No on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 82 accept both. 35 accept only the Nordace Brampton, and 52 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Only the Nordace Brampton fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Nordace Brampton vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L: which should you pack?
The Nordace Brampton carries 2L more than the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L (28L vs. 26L), while the Nordace Brampton is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.78kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Brampton; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Brampton is the better call.