Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
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 | Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | removable |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Water Resistant | N | |
| Material | |
| Polyester Oxford Cloth | 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×34×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack and Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack; Removable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
- Rain cover: No on the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack; Optional on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Both have: 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. 2 accept both. 73 accept only the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L.
Only the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L carries 8L more than the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack (40L vs. 48L), while the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; if you want to travel lighter, the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack is the better call.