Lander Traveler Bag 35L vs. Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Lander Traveler Bag 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 61×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Lander Traveler Bag 35L | Feature | Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura EcoMade | Recycled Polyester/Nylon |
Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.31 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.88×32×28.45 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Lander Traveler Bag 35L and Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
- Opening: Other on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L; Top zip on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Hip belt: No on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L; 2 on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 4 accept both. 6 accept only the Lander Traveler Bag 35L, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
Only the Lander Traveler Bag 35L fits
Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.
Lander Traveler Bag 35L vs. Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack carries 3L more than the Lander Traveler Bag 35L (35L vs. 38L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack is the lighter pack at 1.31kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lander Traveler Bag 35L fits 5% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack is the better call.