Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack vs. Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
Feature by feature
| Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack | Feature | Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
| Polyester Oxford Cloth | Thickened canvas, PU Leather |
Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $66 |
Key differences between the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack and Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack; Other on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack; Hideable on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
Both have: compression straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 73 accept both. 2 accept only the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack, and 93 accept only the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
Only the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, Xiamen.
Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack vs. Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack: which should you pack?
The Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack carries 15L more than the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack (40L vs. 25L), while the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack fits 88% 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 Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack is the better call.