Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. Thule Landmark
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L | Feature | Thule Landmark |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.9-oz 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a TPU coating | 420D Dobby polyester, bluesign approved |
Key differences between the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L and Thule Landmark
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; Hideable on the Thule Landmark.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; Hideable on the Thule Landmark.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 16in on the Thule Landmark.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 1, side on the Thule Landmark.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, sternum strap, 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. 1 accept only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L, and 23 accept only the Thule Landmark.
Only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L fits
Croatia Air.
Only the Thule Landmark fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. Thule Landmark: which should you pack?
The Thule Landmark carries 2L more than the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L (38L vs. 40L), while the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Thule Landmark fits 38% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule Landmark; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the better call.