Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×14.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
Feature by feature
| Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack | Feature | Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D ripstop polyester | 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton |
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.78 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack and Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
- Opening: Top flap on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack; Top zip on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack; No on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack; No on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 134 accept both. 39 accept only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L.
Only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack vs. Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L: which should you pack?
The Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack carries 4L more than the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L (30L vs. 26L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.78kg (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 26L is the better call.