Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Salkan The Longhaul 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Salkan "The Backpacker"
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 3.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $345 |
Feature by feature
| Salkan "The Backpacker" | Feature | Salkan The Longhaul 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | 4 |
| 55L | Expanded Capacity | 55L |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 4 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish | Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish |
Salkan The Longhaul 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $380 |
Key differences between the Salkan "The Backpacker" and Salkan The Longhaul 45L
- Compression straps: Removable on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; 4 on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
- Opening: Top flap on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; Clamshell on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; Back on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; Removable on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; 1 on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
- Water bottle pockets: 4 on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; 2, side on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, rain cover, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Salkan The Longhaul 45L: which should you pack?
The Salkan "The Backpacker" carries the same capacity as the Salkan The Longhaul 45L (45L vs. 45L), while the Salkan The Longhaul 45L is the lighter pack at 2.1kg (vs. 3.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Salkan "The Backpacker" fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Salkan "The Backpacker"; if you want to travel lighter, the Salkan The Longhaul 45L is the better call.