Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
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 | Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 35L | Expanded Capacity | 35L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PU coated 420 denier, high-density nylon | 1000D recycled nylon, |
Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 and Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Yes on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Hip belt: No on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Removable on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; 15in on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; 2, side on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 169 accept both. 5 accept only the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2, and 0 accept only the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Only the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L: which should you pack?
The Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L carries 6L more than the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 (24L vs. 30L), while the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L is the better call.