Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L vs. Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.78 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L | Feature | Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton | 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 00-denier 100% recycled polyester |
Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $101 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L and Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; Top flap on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; No on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L, and 40 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L vs. Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L carries 2L more than the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L (26L vs. 28L), while the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.52kg (vs. 0.78kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L is the better call.