Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs. Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.797 kg |
| Dimensions | 59×30×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $139 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L | Feature | Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| removable | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.906 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×29×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L and Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; Top zip on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; Yes on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack.
- Rain cover: Removable on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; Optional on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 6 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L, and 21 accept only the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack.
Only the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs. Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L carries the same capacity as the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack (28L vs. 28L), while the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.797kg (vs. 0.906kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is the better call.