Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack vs. Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack
by Kathmandu
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 0×0×0 cm |
| Airline fit | % |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack | Feature | Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | 17in | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | Coated and woven polyester |
Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack
| Capacity | 34.8 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.2×38.1×21.6 cm |
| Airline fit | 43% |
| Price | $279 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack and Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack; Rolltop on the Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack; No on the Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack; Yes on the Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack vs. Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack: which should you pack?
The Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack carries 2.799999999999997L more than the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Women's Pack (32L vs. 34.8L), and the two are closely matched on weight. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Briggs & Riley Large Roll Top Backpack is the better call.