Deuter XV 3 vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L

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

Deuter XV 3

Front facing view of the Deuter XV 3
Capacity21 L
Weight1.04 kg
Dimensions54×30×20 cm
Airline fit88%
Price$91

Feature by feature

Deuter XV 3FeatureKathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
2 Opening 2
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
removable Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 2
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
optional Rain-fly optional
N Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
100% recycled fabrics, 600D PES65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton

Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L

Front facing view of the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
Capacity22 L
Weight0.84 kg
Dimensions51×28×18 cm
Airline fit90%
Price$190

Key differences between the Deuter XV 3 and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 166 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter XV 3, and 4 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.

Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits

Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.

Deuter XV 3 vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L: which should you pack?

The Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L carries 1L more than the Deuter XV 3 (21L vs. 22L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 1.04kg). 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 Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the better call.