Arc'Teryx Granville 20 vs. Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Arc'Teryx Granville 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Arc'Teryx Granville 20 | Feature | Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| N400r-AC² nylon 6 ripstop | Eco AzTec® 8 Canvas — 80% Polyester, 20% Cotton |
Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 and Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
- Opening: Top flap on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; Top zip on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
- Hip belt: No on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; Yes on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; 2 on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20, and 22 accept only the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
Only the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Arc'Teryx Granville 20 vs. Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22: which should you pack?
The Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 carries 2L more than the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 (20L vs. 22L), while the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22; if you want to travel lighter, the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 is the better call.