Macpac Rapaki 22 vs. Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Macpac Rapaki 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $118 |
Feature by feature
| Macpac Rapaki 22 | Feature | Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 200D Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon | Rip-resistant nylon fabric |
Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $19 |
Key differences between the Macpac Rapaki 22 and Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Macpac Rapaki 22; Yes on the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Macpac Rapaki 22; No on the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 139 accept both. 50 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 22, and 0 accept only the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.
Only the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tianjin Airlines (E145), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
Macpac Rapaki 22 vs. Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack: which should you pack?
The Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack carries 8L more than the Macpac Rapaki 22 (22L vs. 30L), while the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack is the better call.