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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/owo0vkqmam/lo-sons-westholme/urr6nilt8h/kathmandu-parker-youth-pack/"
title: "Lo & Sons Westholme vs Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack"
description: "Lo & Sons Westholme vs Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/owo0vkqmam/lo-sons-westholme/urr6nilt8h/kathmandu-parker-youth-pack/"
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# Lo & Sons Westholme vs. Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Lo & Sons Westholme](https://onebag.travel/carryon/owo0vkqmam/lo-sons-westholme/)

by [Lo & Sons](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Lo & Sons)

![Front facing view of the Lo & Sons Westholme](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629089308/carryons/Lo_Sons_Westholme_eq8glz.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>36×27×12 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>99%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$628</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Sheepskin Leather</td><td>100% Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/urr6nilt8h/kathmandu-parker-youth-pack/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627638373/carryons/Kathmandu_Parker_Youth_Pack_rqk84l.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.82 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.