Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 210 Nylon HT Rip Stop Cordura™, 210 Polyester Oxford |
Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×25×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top flap on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
- Rain cover: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Optional on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 141 accept both. 40 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Delving into the domain of carry on backpacks, we have two attractive contenders today - the Hill People Gear Tarahumara by Hill People Gear, and the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack by Kathmandu. The Tarahumara steps in the ring with its imposing measurements of 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, providing ample space for all your travel essentials. Meanwhile, the Kathmandu Dash offers quite a competition with its dimensions of 22 inches tall, 25 inches wide, and 46 inches deep, promising high capacity within its sleek frame.
Each backpack exhibits its unique features, but weighs very lightly on your shoulders. The Tarahumara, despite its exceptional size, marks the scale at a mere 0.7 pounds. On the other hand, the Kathmandu Dash trumps it with an outstanding0.44 pounds and makes a mark for itself as the more portable option. However, the Tarahumara doesn't falter and hits back with a 16-liter capacity, making it compatible with 100% of the airlines. Undeterred, the Kathmandu Dash puts forward its strong punch with 20 liters of capacity but is compatible with only 68% of the airlines.
To sum up the differences:
- Size: Tarahumara (44x24x10 inches), Kathmandu Dash (22x25x46 inches)
- Weight: Tarahumara (0.7 pounds), Kathmandu Dash (0.44 pounds)
- Capacity: Tarahumara (16 liters), Kathmandu Dash (20 liters)
- Airline Compatibility: Tarahumara (100%), Kathmandu Dash (68%)
But the inherent quality of these backpacks can't be overlooked. The Tarahumara, crafted from 500D Cordura, reflects extraordinary resilience and durability. However, the Kathmandu Dash refuses to stay behind, boasting of 210 Nylon HT Rip Stop Cordura™ and 210 Polyester Oxford make. Both backpacks are devoid of a laptop compartment, but their spacious interiors are lauded by users. Unique pros of Tarahumara include the perfect size for day hiking, and its great build quality that would last for a stretch. Kathmandu Dash emerges victorious in the category of lightweight, guaranteed comfort, and strong workmanship with quality materials like Cordura™.
Bringing it to a close, it becomes evident that both backpacks have their strengths and compromises. The choice between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack would essentially boil down to your specific requirements, whether it's size and airline compatibility or a more lightweight and comfortable design.