Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack vs. Kifaru Antero
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $270 |
Feature by feature
| Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack | Feature | Kifaru Antero |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 5 | Compression | 2 |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Challenge Outdoor EPX200 | 500 Denier Cordura Lined with 400 D packcloth |
Key differences between the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack and Kifaru Antero
- Compression straps: 5 on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; 2 on the Kifaru Antero.
- Opening: Other on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; Clamshell on the Kifaru Antero.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; Yes on the Kifaru Antero.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; 3 on the Kifaru Antero.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 168 accept both. 0 accept only the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack, and 8 accept only the Kifaru Antero.
Only the Kifaru Antero fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack vs. Kifaru Antero: which should you pack?
The Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack carries the same capacity as the Kifaru Antero (25L vs. 25L), while the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kifaru Antero fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack is the better call.