---
url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/n3xnzi0aop/remote-equipment-charlie-25-pack/p94sibqij4/kifaru-antero/"
title: "Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack vs Kifaru Antero"
description: "Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack vs Kifaru Antero: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/n3xnzi0aop/remote-equipment-charlie-25-pack/p94sibqij4/kifaru-antero/"
---
1.  [Home](https://onebag.travel/)
2.  [Carry-On Travel Backpacks](https://onebag.travel/carryons/)
3.  Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack vs. Kifaru Antero

# Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack vs. Kifaru Antero

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

## [Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/n3xnzi0aop/remote-equipment-charlie-25-pack/)

by [Remote Equipment](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Remote Equipment)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$270</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Challenge Outdoor EPX200</td><td>500 Denier Cordura Lined with 400 D packcloth</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kifaru Antero](https://onebag.travel/carryon/p94sibqij4/kifaru-antero/)

by [Kifaru](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kifaru)

![Front facing view of the Kifaru Antero](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601079208/carryons/antero_xtu6qh.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×25×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$415</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.