Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L vs. Deuter XV 3 SL
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 | Deuter XV 3 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton | 600D PES, 100% recycled fabrics |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L and Deuter XV 3 SL
- Hip belt: No on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L; Hideable on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L; 1 on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L; No on the Deuter XV 3 SL.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, rain cover, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 4 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L, and 0 accept only the Deuter XV 3 SL.
Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L vs. Deuter XV 3 SL: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L carries 1L more than the Deuter XV 3 SL (22L vs. 21L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 1.03kg). 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 Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 22L is the better call.