Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel vs. Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter

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

Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel

Front facing view of the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
Capacity22.6 L
Weight1 kg
Dimensions51×31×16 cm
Airline fit89%
Price$86

Feature by feature

Solo All- Star Backpack DuffelFeatureEveryman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
hideable Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
4 Main Compartments 2
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
N Water Resistant
Material
Nylon / Polyester- 1680 PU Lined Ballistic

Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter

Front facing view of the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
Capacity18 L
Weight1.2 kg
Dimensions46×31×16 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$170

Key differences between the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel and Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter

Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.

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. 0 accept only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel, and 8 accept only the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.

Only the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter fits

American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel vs. Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter: which should you pack?

The Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel carries 4.600000000000001L more than the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter (22.6L vs. 18L), while the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel; if you want to travel lighter, the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel is the better call.