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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/pf7vbutynt/cotopaxi-cusco-backpack-26l/qfcuk2amej/kathmandu-moana-canvas-pack-22l/"
title: "Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L"
description: "Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L

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

## [Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pf7vbutynt/cotopaxi-cusco-backpack-26l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621511060/carryons/Cotopaxi_Cusco_Backpack_26L_hu2bah.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>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L | Feature | Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% repurposed 600D polyester</td><td>65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qfcuk2amej/kathmandu-moana-canvas-pack-22l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1628163807/carryons/Moana_Canvas_Pack_22L_w0ulh1.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.84 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×28×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>90%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$190</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; Rolltop on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; 2 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; Optional on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2 on the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L, and 38 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L.

### Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

## Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L: which should you pack?

The **Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L** carries 4L more than the **Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L** (26L vs. 22L), while the **Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.84kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L** fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Cusco Backpack 26L is the better call.