Topo Designs Mountain Pack vs. Kifaru Antero
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Topo Designs Mountain Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Topo Designs Mountain Pack | Feature | Kifaru Antero |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| >5 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D exterior, 210D coated pack cloth liner | 500 Denier Cordura Lined with 400 D packcloth |
Key differences between the Topo Designs Mountain Pack and Kifaru Antero
- Compression straps: >5 on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; 2 on the Kifaru Antero.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; Clamshell on the Kifaru Antero.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 175 accept both. 0 accept only the Topo Designs Mountain Pack, and 1 accept only the Kifaru Antero.
Only the Kifaru Antero fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Topo Designs Mountain Pack vs. Kifaru Antero: which should you pack?
The Topo Designs Mountain Pack carries 5L more than the Kifaru Antero (30L vs. 25L), while the Topo Designs Mountain Pack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Topo Designs Mountain Pack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Topo Designs Mountain Pack is the better call.