Exped Skyline 25 vs. Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Skyline 25 | Feature | Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | 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 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 210 D Robic HD Ripstop nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.04 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×29×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Exped Skyline 25 and Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack
- Opening: Top zip on the Exped Skyline 25; Top flap on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Exped Skyline 25; Yes on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Exped Skyline 25; Optional on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Exped Skyline 25; No on the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 70 accept only the Exped Skyline 25, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack.
Only the Exped Skyline 25 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Exped Skyline 25 vs. Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Nowaki 32L Pack carries 7L more than the Exped Skyline 25 (25L vs. 32L), while the Exped Skyline 25 is the lighter pack at 1.03kg (vs. 1.04kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Skyline 25 fits 40% 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 Exped Skyline 25 is the better call.