RYU Quick Pack 18L vs. haize project Clamshell 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
RYU Quick Pack 18L
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| RYU Quick Pack 18L | Feature | haize project Clamshell 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | 4 | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | Y | |
| Hip Belt | N | |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 1, side | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630D Nylon with Polyurethane coating | 1680D RPET polyurethane |
haize project Clamshell 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $333 |
Key differences between the RYU Quick Pack 18L and haize project Clamshell 25
- Opening: Other on the RYU Quick Pack 18L; Clamshell on the haize project Clamshell 25.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 167 accept both. 1 accept only the RYU Quick Pack 18L, and 6 accept only the haize project Clamshell 25.
Only the RYU Quick Pack 18L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the haize project Clamshell 25 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
RYU Quick Pack 18L vs. haize project Clamshell 25: which should you pack?
The haize project Clamshell 25 carries 7L more than the RYU Quick Pack 18L (18L vs. 25L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the haize project Clamshell 25 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the haize project Clamshell 25; if you want to travel lighter, the haize project Clamshell 25 is the better call.