Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley
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 Hybrid 70L Trolley |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester, 100% Nylon | Polyester, Nylon |
Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley
| Capacity | 70 L |
| Weight | 3.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 79×40×34 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley and Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley
- Opening: Clamshell on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; Top zip on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; Yes on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley carries 20L more than the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley (50L vs. 70L), while the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley is the lighter pack at 3.12kg (vs. 3.42kg). 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 70L Trolley; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley is the better call.