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title: "Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack vs Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L"
description: "Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack vs Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L: 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. Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L

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 | Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | hideable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester</td><td>450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/u9h9cc3cx6/eagle-creek-global-companion-40l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623308013/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Global_Companion_40L_qbbsl1.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.93 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$159</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack and Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack; Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack; 17in on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.
-   **Rain cover:** Optional on the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.

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 135 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L.

### Only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L: which should you pack?

The **Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L** carries 12L more than the **Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack** (28L vs. 40L), while the **Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.906kg (vs. 1.93kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L** fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Global Companion 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Katabatic 28L Pack is the better call.