Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L vs. Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
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 | Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 30L |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 280D Nylon PU-coated |
Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L and Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
- Opening: Rolltop on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L; Clamshell on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L; Yes on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L; 4 on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
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. 174 accept both. 1 accept only the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L, and 5 accept only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
Only the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L vs. Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack carries 5L more than the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L (20L vs. 25L), while the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Craghoppers Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack 20L is the better call.