Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs. Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×20.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack | Feature | Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 100% Polyester |
Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $77 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack and Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; Yes on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; Hideable on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; 17in on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; 2 on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; No on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 136 accept both. 8 accept only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack, and 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
Only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs. Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack: which should you pack?
The Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack carries 10L more than the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack (20L vs. 30L), while the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack fits 76% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the better call.