Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L vs. Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L | Feature | Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester | |
Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L and Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L
- Opening: Rolltop on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L; Clamshell on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L; Yes on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 138 accept both. 37 accept only the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L, and 0 accept only the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
Only the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L vs. Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L carries 8L more than the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L (20L vs. 28L), while the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L is the better call.