Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L
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 | Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 35L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PU coated 420 denier, high-density nylon | DryHide shell |
Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 and Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Yes on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
- Hip belt: No on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Removable on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; No on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; 1, front on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 127 accept both. 47 accept only the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2, and 0 accept only the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
Only the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L: which should you pack?
The Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L carries 1L more than the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 (24L vs. 25L), while the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 is the better call.