Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack vs. Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.31 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.88×32×28.45 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack | Feature | Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| hideable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Polyester/Nylon | 100% Polyester |
Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $77 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack and Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack; Yes on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack; Hideable on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack; No on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack; No on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 4 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack, and 132 accept only the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
Only the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight 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 , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Jordanian, 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.
Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack vs. Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack carries 8L more than the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack (38L vs. 30L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack is the lighter pack at 1.31kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack fits 72% 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 Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack is the better call.