Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
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 | Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester | 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly |
Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
| Capacity | 68 L |
| Weight | 2.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×35×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L and Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
- Compression straps: Removable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L; Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
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 Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
Only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L fits
Virgin America.
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit carries 20L more than the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L (48L vs. 68L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is the lighter pack at 1.65kg (vs. 2.33kg). 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 Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 48L is the better call.