Lo & Sons Westholme vs. Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Lo & Sons Westholme
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 36×27×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $628 |
Feature by feature
| Lo & Sons Westholme | Feature | Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Sheepskin Leather | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.82 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Lo & Sons Westholme and Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Lo & Sons Westholme; No on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Lo & Sons Westholme; No on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Lo & Sons Westholme; Yes on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Lo & Sons Westholme; No on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 8 accept only the Lo & Sons Westholme, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
Only the Lo & Sons Westholme fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Lo & Sons Westholme vs. Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack carries 2L more than the Lo & Sons Westholme (24L vs. 26L), while the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack is the lighter pack at 0.82kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lo & Sons Westholme fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack is the better call.