Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack
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 Parker Youth Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.82 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L and Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack
- Main compartments: 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; No on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L, and 7 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
Only the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack carries 4.5L more than the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L (21.5L vs. 26L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 0.82kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the better call.