Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L vs. Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack
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 | Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.82 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L and Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack
- Main compartments: 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; No on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
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 45 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack.
Only the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, 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), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L vs. Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L carries the same capacity as the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack (26L vs. 26L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.78kg (vs. 0.82kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the better call.