Ryu Flex Pack 20L vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Ryu Flex Pack 20L | 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 |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% nylon with silicone coating and Polygiene® finish | 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 Ryu Flex Pack 20L and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
- Opening: Top zip on the Ryu Flex Pack 20L; Rolltop on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Ryu Flex Pack 20L; Yes on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Ryu Flex Pack 20L; 2 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Rain cover: No on the Ryu Flex Pack 20L; Optional on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 169 accept both. 8 accept only the Ryu Flex Pack 20L, and 1 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
Only the Ryu Flex Pack 20L fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Ryu Flex Pack 20L vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L carries 2L more than the Ryu Flex Pack 20L (20L vs. 22L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Ryu Flex Pack 20L fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the better call.