Zorali Escapade Backpack vs. 5.11 Skyweight 36L Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Zorali Escapade Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $145 |
Feature by feature
| Zorali Escapade Backpack | Feature | 5.11 Skyweight 36L Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 1000D Durable Nylon Oxford Fabric | 330D ripstop nylon |
5.11 Skyweight 36L Pack
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Zorali Escapade Backpack and 5.11 Skyweight 36L Pack
- Opening: Other on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; Clamshell on the 5.11 Skyweight 36L Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; No on the 5.11 Skyweight 36L Pack.
- Rain cover: No on the Zorali Escapade Backpack; Yes on the 5.11 Skyweight 36L Pack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 88 accept both. 53 accept only the Zorali Escapade Backpack, and 0 accept only the 5.11 Skyweight 36L Pack.
Only the Zorali Escapade Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Zorali Escapade Backpack vs. 5.11 Skyweight 36L Pack: which should you pack?
The 5.11 Skyweight 36L Pack carries 6L more than the Zorali Escapade Backpack (30L vs. 36L), while the Zorali Escapade Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Zorali Escapade Backpack fits 75% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 5.11 Skyweight 36L Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Zorali Escapade Backpack is the better call.