Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Minaal Daily 3.0
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 | Minaal Daily 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 35L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| 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 | Y |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PU coated 420 denier, high-density nylon | 600D Picton |
Key differences between the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 and Minaal Daily 3.0
- Passport pocket: Front on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Top on the Minaal Daily 3.0.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Yes on the Minaal Daily 3.0.
- Rain cover: No on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Yes on the Minaal Daily 3.0.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; No on the Minaal Daily 3.0.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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 5 accept only the Minaal Daily 3.0.
Only the Minaal Daily 3.0 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Minaal Daily 3.0: which should you pack?
The Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 carries 3L more than the Minaal Daily 3.0 (24L vs. 21L), while the Minaal Daily 3.0 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Minaal Daily 3.0 fits 95% 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 Minaal Daily 3.0 is the better call.