Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack vs. Able Carry Max EDC
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 | Able Carry Max EDC |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| Hip Belt | optional | |
| Sternum Strap | removable | |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| 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 | Ripstop - 1.47kg / 3.2lbs X-Pac - 1.55kg / 3.4lbs |
Able Carry Max EDC
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack and Able Carry Max EDC
- Compression straps: 4 on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; No on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; Top on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; Yes on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; 6 on the Able Carry Max EDC.
Both have: luggage passthrough, laptop sleeve, 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. 173 accept both. 5 accept only the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Able Carry Max EDC.
Only the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack vs. Able Carry Max EDC: which should you pack?
The Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack carries the same capacity as the Able Carry Max EDC (26L vs. 26L), while the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack is the better call.