Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Kathmandu Parker Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $99 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L | Feature | Kathmandu Parker Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 100% Recycled Polyester |
Kathmandu Parker Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L and Kathmandu Parker Pack
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; 17in on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Rain cover: No on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; Optional on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; No on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; No on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 77 accept both. 60 accept only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
Only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L fits
Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Kathmandu Parker Pack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L carries 2L more than the Kathmandu Parker Pack (30L vs. 28L), while the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.89kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the better call.