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title: "NEEKFOX 35L Backpack vs Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack"
description: "NEEKFOX 35L Backpack vs Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# NEEKFOX 35L Backpack vs. Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [NEEKFOX 35L Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/td4cyw9r/neekfox-35l-backpack/)

by [NeekFox](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=NeekFox)

![Front facing view of the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/qth4vf8j3eijsyddokqh)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$24</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| NEEKFOX 35L Backpack | Feature | Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside |
| 13in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Ripstop Nylon</td><td>Recycled Polyester/Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tgkpzqfqru/kathmandu-litehaul-38l-carry-on-pack/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618915485/carryons/Kathmandu_Litehaul_38L_wawbnc.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.31 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55.88×32×28.45 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack and Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack

-   **Hip belt:** No on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 13in on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack; 17in on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2 on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack; 1 on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 4 accept both. 128 accept only the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.

### Only the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.

## NEEKFOX 35L Backpack vs. Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack: which should you pack?

The **Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack** carries 3L more than the **NEEKFOX 35L Backpack** (35L vs. 38L), while the **NEEKFOX 35L Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.31kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **NEEKFOX 35L Backpack** fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack is the better call.