OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×35×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 | Feature | Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable, optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend | 70D x 160D recycled nylon Tasland ripstop fabric PFAS-free durable water resistant coating |
Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 and Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
- Opening: Top flap on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3; Clamshell on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Hip belt: No on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3; Removable, optional on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3; 3 on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 171 accept both. 0 accept only the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3, and 10 accept only the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
Only the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L: which should you pack?
The OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 carries 7L more than the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L (23L vs. 16L), while the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the better call.