Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack vs. Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.906 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×29×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack | Feature | Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 100% Polyester cationic |
Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack and Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack; Yes on the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 27 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack, and 5 accept only the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500.
Only the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 fits
Copa Airlines, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack vs. Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500: which should you pack?
The Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 carries 2L more than the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack (28L vs. 30L), while the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack is the lighter pack at 0.906kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500 fits 17% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Decathlon Quenchua Hiking Backpack 30L NH500; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack is the better call.