Dakine Gemini vs. Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Dakine Gemini

Front facing view of the Dakine Gemini
Capacity28 L
Weight1 kg
Dimensions56×34×24 cm
Airline fit26%
Price$125

Feature by feature

Dakine GeminiFeatureCraghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 2
top Passport back
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
17in Laptop 16in
2 Main Compartments 3
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1, side Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
600D Polyester100% recycled polyester

Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L

Front facing view of the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L
Capacity20 L
Weight0.6 kg
Dimensions47×30×18 cm
Airline fit93%
Price$90

Key differences between the Dakine Gemini and Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 49 accept both. 0 accept only the Dakine Gemini, and 126 accept only the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L.

Only the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

Dakine Gemini vs. Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L: which should you pack?

The Dakine Gemini carries 8L more than the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L (28L vs. 20L), while the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Dakine Gemini; if you want to travel lighter, the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L is the better call.