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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/dkt6r5pdzq/tom-bihn-daylight/yj4o3ysk8j/macpac-kahu-aztec-22/"
title: "Tom Bihn Daylight vs Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Tom Bihn Daylight vs Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/dkt6r5pdzq/tom-bihn-daylight/yj4o3ysk8j/macpac-kahu-aztec-22/"
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# Tom Bihn Daylight vs. Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22

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

## [Tom Bihn Daylight](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dkt6r5pdzq/tom-bihn-daylight/)

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

![Front facing view of the Tom Bihn Daylight](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1622411331/carryons/Daylight-Backpack-525d-Mars-Red_afcapy.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$85</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Tom Bihn Daylight | Feature | Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Ultralight 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop exterior/ 525 denier 2x2 bluesign® Ballistic nylon exterior</td><td>Eco AzTec® 8 Canvas — 80% Polyester, 20% Cotton</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22](https://onebag.travel/carryon/yj4o3ysk8j/macpac-kahu-aztec-22/)

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

![Front facing view of the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/aupxxvr84l31mom5jalp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>10×10×10 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>100%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Tom Bihn Daylight and Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22

-   **Sternum strap:** No on the Tom Bihn Daylight; Yes on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Tom Bihn Daylight; 2 on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

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

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Tom Bihn Daylight, and 10 accept only the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.

### Only the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 fits

Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.

## Tom Bihn Daylight vs. Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22: which should you pack?

The **Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22** carries 5.5L more than the **Tom Bihn Daylight** (16.5L vs. 22L), while the **Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22** fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22; if you want to travel lighter, the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 is the better call.