Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L vs. Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×33×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 15% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L | Feature | Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% RENU recycled polyester. | Recycled Polyester/Nylon |
Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.31 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.88×32×28.45 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L and Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L; Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L; Top zip on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L; Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Hip belt: No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L; 2 on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L; 1 on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L; Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
Both have: laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 4 accept both. 25 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
Only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, China Southern, Conviasa, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L vs. Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L carries the same capacity as the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack (38L vs. 38L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack is the lighter pack at 1.31kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L fits 15% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack is the better call.