Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
| Capacity | 21.5 L |
| Weight | 0.66 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×33×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $79 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L | Feature | Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton |
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.84 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
- Opening: Top zip on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Rolltop on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; 2 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Yes on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Rain cover: No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Optional on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 3 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L, and 1 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
Only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L carries 0.5L more than the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L (21.5L vs. 22L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 0.84kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the better call.