Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $185 |
Feature by feature
| Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack | Feature | Able Carry Thirteen Daybag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 14in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D recycled nylon | X-Pac |
Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
| Capacity | 13 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $178 |
Key differences between the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack and Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
- Opening: Other on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack; Top zip on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack; Yes on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Sternum strap: No on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack; Yes on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack; 14in on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
Both have: passport pocket, built-in organizer, 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. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag: which should you pack?
The Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack carries 2L more than the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag (15L vs. 13L), while the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt Everyday 15L Backpack is the better call.