Aer Duffel Pack 2 vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Duffel Pack 2 | Feature | Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior | 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 Aer Duffel Pack 2 and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
- Opening: Other on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; Top zip on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
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. 130 accept both. 33 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2, and 4 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Only the Aer Duffel Pack 2 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Aer Duffel Pack 2 vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L carries 1.3999999999999986L more than the Aer Duffel Pack 2 (24.6L vs. 26L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.78kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Duffel Pack 2 fits 86% 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.