Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L vs. Able Carry Daybreaker
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 | Able Carry Daybreaker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton | XPAC Fabric or Cordura Nylon |
Able Carry Daybreaker
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×26×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $126 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L and Able Carry Daybreaker
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; Removable on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Both have: backpack 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. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L, and 40 accept only the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Only the Able Carry Daybreaker 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. Able Carry Daybreaker: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L carries 1L more than the Able Carry Daybreaker (26L vs. 25L), while the Able Carry Daybreaker is the lighter pack at 0.58kg (vs. 0.78kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Daybreaker fits 92% 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 Able Carry Daybreaker is the better call.