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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/chaxt08gr8/kathmandu-nowaki-32l-womens-pack/gob574fsfm/exped-skyline-25/"
title: "Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack vs Exped Skyline 25"
description: "Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack vs Exped Skyline 25: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/chaxt08gr8/kathmandu-nowaki-32l-womens-pack/gob574fsfm/exped-skyline-25/"
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# Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack vs. Exped Skyline 25

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

## [Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/chaxt08gr8/kathmandu-nowaki-32l-womens-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1628044245/carryons/Kathmandu_Nowaki_32L_Woman_ni1p0f.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>0×0×0 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack | Feature | Exped Skyline 25 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
|  | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester</td><td>210 D Robic HD Ripstop nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Skyline 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/gob574fsfm/exped-skyline-25/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Skyline 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623844058/carryons/Exped_Skyline_25_owlwlv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.03 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×26×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$159</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack and Exped Skyline 25

-   **Rain cover:** Optional on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack; Yes on the Exped Skyline 25.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack; Yes on the Exped Skyline 25.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.

## Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack vs. Exped Skyline 25: which should you pack?

The **Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack** carries 7L more than the **Exped Skyline 25** (32L vs. 25L), and the two are closely matched on weight. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Skyline 25 is the better call.