Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
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 Moana Canvas Pack 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton |
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.84 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
- Opening: Top zip on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; Rolltop on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; 2 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Rain cover: No on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; Optional on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 135 accept both. 2 accept only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L, and 35 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
Only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L carries 8L more than the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L (30L vs. 22L), while the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.84kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits 90% 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.