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title: "Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack vs Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack"
description: "Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack vs Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack vs. Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack

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

## [Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ezzdrrze7r/kathmandu-katabatic-28l-pack/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627699942/carryons/Kathmandu_Katabatic_28L_Pack_gp1ae9.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.906 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×29×28 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack | Feature | Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester</td><td>100% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/n07jc7lf7x/kathmandu-nowaki-32l-pack/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627959597/carryons/Kathmandu_Nowaki_32L_Pack_mqoo1e.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.04 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>62×29×26 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>3%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack and Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack; No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack; Top flap on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack; No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, rain cover, water bottle pockets.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 5 accept both. 22 accept only the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.

### Only the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack fits

Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.

## Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack vs. Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack: which should you pack?

The **Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack** carries 4L more than the **Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack** (28L vs. 32L), while the **Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.906kg (vs. 1.04kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack** fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack is the better call.