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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/tdkd9dydcd/kathmandu-litehaul-pack-48l/yzhk424qfp/kathmandu-hybrid-70l-trolley/"
title: "Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L vs Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley"
description: "Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L vs Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley

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

## [Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tdkd9dydcd/kathmandu-litehaul-pack-48l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1628147348/carryons/Kathmandu_Litehaul_Pack_48L_ihhwzk.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>48 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.65 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>66×34×29 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$330</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Nylon &amp; 100% Polyester</td><td>Polyester, Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley](https://onebag.travel/carryon/yzhk424qfp/kathmandu-hybrid-70l-trolley/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627643338/carryons/Kathmandu_70L_Trolley_rwgq45.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>70 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>3.42 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>79×40×34 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$300</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.