HikePro vs. Waymark Dark Sky
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| HikePro | Feature | Waymark Dark Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| High Quality Water and Tear Resistant Nylon material | Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics |
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the HikePro and Waymark Dark Sky
- Passport pocket: Front on the HikePro; No on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Sternum strap: No on the HikePro; Yes on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Water resistant: No on the HikePro; Yes on the Waymark Dark Sky.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 178 accept both. 0 accept only the HikePro, and 3 accept only the Waymark Dark Sky.
Only the Waymark Dark Sky fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
HikePro vs. Waymark Dark Sky: which should you pack?
The HikePro carries 4L more than the Waymark Dark Sky (20L vs. 16L), while the HikePro is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waymark Dark Sky fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the HikePro; if you want to travel lighter, the HikePro is the better call.