LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 81% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag | Feature | Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | removable |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 1000D CorduraLightweight water resistant polyester inner linings in bright yellowYKK Aquaguard zippers | 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×34×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag and Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
- Compression straps: Yes on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Removable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Opening: Rolltop on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Clamshell on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; 1 on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Rain cover: No on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; Optional on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; 1 on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
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. 151 accept only the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Only the LBBJKT The Peloton Rolltop Bag fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
The LBBJKT Peloton Rolltop Bag and the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L are two notable carry-on backpacks, each offering its own unique features and advantages. The LBBJKT Peloton bag is larger in size compared to Kathmandu, measuring in at 53 inches tall compared to Kathmandu's 29 inches, and yet it is lighter, weighing in at a mere 1.6 pounds compared to Kathmandu's 1.65 pounds. This difference in size and weight makes the Peloton bag the more convenient choice for someone requiring more space and less weight. However, the Kathmandu pack offers more capacity at 48 litres compared to Peloton's 35 litres.
Let's compare the features:
- LBBJKT Peloton is compatible with almost all airlines (98%), whereas Kathmandu is only good with 18% of airlines.
- Both bags are made of different materials with Peloton being made of 1000D Cordura and Kathmandu being made of 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester respectively.
- Both bags have laptop compartments that can accommodate a 17" laptop.
- Peloton's capacity can be expanded from 35L to 45L, while Kathmandu's capacity remains at 48L.
- Peloton comes with a hook system for opening and closing the bag while Kathmandu has a more traditional zipper system.
The LBBJKT Peloton Rolltop Bag comes highly recommended from a user who commends its high utility for cyclists. It's full of well-thought-out pockets perfect for organization and a strap system for attaching larger items like helmets. In contrast, the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is admired for its sleek and minimal aesthetic suitable for a wide range of settings and activities.
Both bags offer great features and benefits depending on what you value more. If it's more about capacity and a universally fitting aesthetic, the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L could be a better choice. If you're a cyclist or someone who values a functional bag with unique features, easy access and carries a whole lot of stuff, the LBBJKT Peloton Rolltop Bag might be the winner here.