Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.68 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L | Feature | Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | removable |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Polyester 100% | 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×34×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L and Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
- Compression straps: No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; Removable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; Clamshell on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; 17in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Rain cover: No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; Optional on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Both have: 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. 2 accept both. 72 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, 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, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island 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.
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L carries 18L more than the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L (30L vs. 48L), while the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.68kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L fits 39% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L is the better call.