Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×34×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $330 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L | Feature | Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester | Polyester, Nylon |
Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley
| Capacity | 70 L |
| Weight | 3.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 79×40×34 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L and Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley
- Compression straps: Removable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; Yes on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; Top zip on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; Yes on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
Both have: backpack straps, rain cover.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 1 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
Only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L fits
Virgin America.
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley carries 22L more than the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L (48L vs. 70L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is the lighter pack at 1.65kg (vs. 3.42kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is the better call.