Hanchor Pipe T1 vs. Kifaru Antero
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Hanchor Pipe T1 | Feature | Kifaru Antero |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, front | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX21 | 500 Denier Cordura Lined with 400 D packcloth |
Key differences between the Hanchor Pipe T1 and Kifaru Antero
- Compression straps: No on the Hanchor Pipe T1; 2 on the Kifaru Antero.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Hanchor Pipe T1; Yes on the Kifaru Antero.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hanchor Pipe T1; 15in on the Kifaru Antero.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, front on the Hanchor Pipe T1; 2, side on the Kifaru Antero.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the Hanchor Pipe T1, and 3 accept only the Kifaru Antero.
Only the Kifaru Antero fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Hanchor Pipe T1 vs. Kifaru Antero: which should you pack?
The Kifaru Antero carries 1L more than the Hanchor Pipe T1 (24L vs. 25L), while the Hanchor Pipe T1 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kifaru Antero fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kifaru Antero; if you want to travel lighter, the Hanchor Pipe T1 is the better call.