OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.95 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $244 |
Feature by feature
| OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 | Feature | Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend | 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton |
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.78 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
- Opening: Clamshell on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; Top zip on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
- Backpack straps: No on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; Yes on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; 15in on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020; No on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Both have: sternum strap, 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. 134 accept both. 39 accept only the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Only the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L carries 1L more than the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 (25L vs. 26L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.78kg (vs. 0.95kg). For carry-on flexibility, the OPPOSETHIS Ark - 2020 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the better call.