Aer Duffel Pack 2 vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Duffel Pack 2 | Feature | Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior | 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 Aer Duffel Pack 2 and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
- Opening: Other on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; Rolltop on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; 2 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; Yes on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
- Rain cover: No on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; Optional on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 163 accept both. 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2, and 7 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Aer Duffel Pack 2 vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L: which should you pack?
The Aer Duffel Pack 2 carries 2.6000000000000014L more than the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L (24.6L vs. 22L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Duffel Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the better call.