Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L vs. Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L
| Capacity | 29 L |
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L | Feature | Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Water Resistant | ||
| Material | |
| 00% recycled nylon plain weave | Polyester Oxford Cloth |
Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
Key differences between the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L and Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L; Yes on the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack.
- Opening: Top zip on the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L; Clamshell on the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L; 17in on the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L; 1 on the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 73 accept both. 57 accept only the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L, and 2 accept only the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack.
Only the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Only the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L vs. Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack carries 11L more than the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L (29L vs. 40L), while the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L is the better call.