Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
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 | Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | removable |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester, 100% Nylon | 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×34×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley and Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; Removable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; 17in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; 1 on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, rain cover.
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 1 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L fits
Virgin America.
Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley carries 2L more than the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L (50L vs. 48L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is the lighter pack at 1.65kg (vs. 3.12kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley fits 1% 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 Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is the better call.