Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 2.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $350 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley | Feature | Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | removable |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester | 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×34×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley and Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; Removable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; Clamshell on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Hip belt: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; 17in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; 1 on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Both have: backpack straps, rain cover.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 83 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Only the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L carries 16L more than the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley (32L vs. 48L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is the lighter pack at 1.65kg (vs. 2.36kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley fits 45% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is the better call.