Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack vs. Pakt Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack | Feature | Pakt Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| Hip Belt | removable | |
| Sternum Strap | removable | |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Ripstop Polyester w/ TPU Coating | 500D recycled nylon |
Pakt Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $325 |
Key differences between the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack and Pakt Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; 2 on the Pakt Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; 16in on the Pakt Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; 5 on the Pakt Travel Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. 48 accept only the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Pakt Travel Backpack.
Only the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack vs. Pakt Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pakt Travel Backpack carries 9L more than the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack (26L vs. 35L), while the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pakt Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack is the better call.