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title: "Solo Everyday Max Backpack vs Kathmandu Parker Pack"
description: "Solo Everyday Max Backpack vs Kathmandu Parker Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Solo Everyday Max Backpack vs. Kathmandu Parker Pack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Solo Everyday Max Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cbgde6epjo/solo-everyday-max-backpack/)

by [Solo New York](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Solo New York)

![Front facing view of the Solo Everyday Max Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601600058/carryons/everydaymax_zjk7im.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×33×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$70</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Solo Everyday Max Backpack | Feature | Kathmandu Parker Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>100% Recycled Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Parker Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/j8ko174gcn/kathmandu-parker-pack/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Parker Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627629181/carryons/Kathmandu_Parker_Pack_28L_qmu0ol.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.89 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×29×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>41%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Solo Everyday Max Backpack and Kathmandu Parker Pack

-   **Sternum strap:** No on the Solo Everyday Max Backpack; Yes on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
-   **Main compartments:** 5 on the Solo Everyday Max Backpack; 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Solo Everyday Max Backpack; Optional on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.

Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 50 accept both. 38 accept only the Solo Everyday Max Backpack, and 27 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Pack.

### Only the Solo Everyday Max Backpack fits

Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.

### Only the Kathmandu Parker Pack fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Peach, Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines.

## Solo Everyday Max Backpack vs. Kathmandu Parker Pack: which should you pack?

The **Solo Everyday Max Backpack** carries 2L more than the **Kathmandu Parker Pack** (30L vs. 28L), while the **Kathmandu Parker Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.89kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Solo Everyday Max Backpack** fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Solo Everyday Max Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Parker Pack is the better call.