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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/l7wnre1e40/salkan-the-backpacker/x6d1tkgt1s/salkan-the-longhaul-45l/"
title: "Salkan "The Backpacker" vs Salkan The Longhaul 45L"
description: "Salkan "The Backpacker" vs Salkan The Longhaul 45L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Salkan The Longhaul 45L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Salkan "The Backpacker"](https://onebag.travel/carryon/l7wnre1e40/salkan-the-backpacker/)

by [Salkan](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Salkan)

![Front facing view of the Salkan "The Backpacker"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617602524/carryons/Salkan_Backpacker_Backpack_qrg22l.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>3.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>66×32×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$345</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish</td><td>Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Salkan The Longhaul 45L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/x6d1tkgt1s/salkan-the-longhaul-45l/)

by [Salkan](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Salkan)

![Front facing view of the Salkan The Longhaul 45L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990323/carryons/salkan-the-longhaul-45l-x6d1tkgt1s.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>66×32×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$380</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.