Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
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 Moana Canvas Pack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester 100% | 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton |
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.78 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
- Hip belt: Removable on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; No on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; Yes on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 74 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L, and 60 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L fits
Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L carries 4L more than the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L (30L vs. 26L), while the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.68kg (vs. 0.78kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L is the better call.