Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×37×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 60% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L | Feature | Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled Dura Lite nylon | 100% RENU recycled polyester. |
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×33×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 15% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L and Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L
- Compression straps: No on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; 4 on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; 17in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; 1, side on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 29 accept both. 85 accept only the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
Only the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Malta, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet2, Juneyao Airlines, Kuwait Air, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, Uzbekistan Air, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L carries the same capacity as the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L (38L vs. 38L), while the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L fits 60% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L is the better call.