Exped Cascade 25 vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Cascade 25 | 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 |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column | 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 Exped Cascade 25 and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Cascade 25; No on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Cascade 25; 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 4 accept only the Exped Cascade 25, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Only the Exped Cascade 25 fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Exped Cascade 25 vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L carries 1L more than the Exped Cascade 25 (25L vs. 26L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.78kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Cascade 25 fits 73% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the better call.