Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L
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 | 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.9-oz 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a TPU coating | 1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon) |
5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×34×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L and 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; Removable on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 15in on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 6 on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 2, side on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 30 accept both. 20 accept only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L, and 1 accept only the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
Only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Nostrum, Atlas Global, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, EL AL, Finnair, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, Kuwait Air, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Only the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L fits
Cayman Airways.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L: which should you pack?
The 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L carries 17L more than the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L (38L vs. 55L), while the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 2.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L fits 26% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the better call.