Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $265 |
Feature by feature
| Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 | Feature | Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 35L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PU coated 420 denier, high-density nylon | 100% recycled polyester |
Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 and Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Rolltop on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Back on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Yes on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Yes on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L.
Both have: laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2, and 1 accept only the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L.
Only the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L fits
Air Niugini.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L: which should you pack?
The Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 carries 4L more than the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L (24L vs. 20L), while the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; if you want to travel lighter, the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L is the better call.