Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley vs. Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 3.12 kg |
| Dimensions | 70×37×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $449 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley | Feature | Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester, 100% Nylon | 840D ballistic nylon |
Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley and Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel
- Compression straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; No on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; Other on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
- Passport pocket: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; Side on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; No on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; 2 on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; No on the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
Both have: backpack straps.
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 Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley, and 26 accept only the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel.
Only the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.
Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley vs. Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley carries 5L more than the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel (50L vs. 45L), while the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 3.12kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Long Haul 2 in 1 Duffel is the better call.