Kathmandu Parker Pack vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Parker Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Parker Pack | Feature | Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled Polyester | 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton |
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.84 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Parker Pack and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Parker Pack; Rolltop on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Kathmandu Parker Pack; 15in on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Kathmandu Parker Pack; 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Parker Pack; Yes on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, rain cover.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 75 accept both. 2 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Pack, and 95 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
Only the Kathmandu Parker Pack fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Kathmandu Parker Pack vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Parker Pack carries 6L more than the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L (28L vs. 22L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 0.89kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Parker Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the better call.