Eastpak Travelpack vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eastpak Travelpack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $105 |
Feature by feature
| Eastpak Travelpack | Feature | Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| US: 60% nylon and 40% polyester EU: 100% polyester | 100% RENU recycled polyester. |
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×33×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 15% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Eastpak Travelpack and Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Eastpak Travelpack; Top on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Eastpak Travelpack; Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Eastpak Travelpack; Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Eastpak Travelpack; 4 on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 29 accept both. 59 accept only the Eastpak Travelpack, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
Only the Eastpak Travelpack fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Eastpak Travelpack vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L: which should you pack?
The Eastpak Travelpack carries 4L more than the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L (42L vs. 38L), while the Eastpak Travelpack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eastpak Travelpack fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eastpak Travelpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Eastpak Travelpack is the better call.