Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L vs. Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.84 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $190 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L | Feature | Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton | 600D ripstop polyester |
Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×14.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L and Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
- Opening: Rolltop on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L; Top flap on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L; Yes on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L; 1 on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L; No on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 1 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L, and 4 accept only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L vs. Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack carries 8L more than the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L (22L vs. 30L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the better call.