Bellroy Apex Backpack vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Apex Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $449 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Apex Backpack | Feature | Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Baida Nylon and premium, environmentally certified leather | 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton |
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.78 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Apex Backpack and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
- Opening: Other on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; Top zip on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; Yes on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 130 accept both. 33 accept only the Bellroy Apex Backpack, and 4 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Only the Bellroy Apex Backpack 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, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao 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.
Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Bellroy Apex Backpack vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Apex Backpack carries the same capacity as the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L (26L vs. 26L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.78kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Apex Backpack fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Apex Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the better call.