Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L vs. Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack
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 | Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 | 800D ballistic nylon |
Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45.7×30.5×22.4 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $239 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L and Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack
- Hip belt: No on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; Yes on the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; 17in on the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; 2 on the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 132 accept both. 2 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L, and 7 accept only the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L fits
Liat Airlines, Pakistan International.
Only the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L vs. Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L carries 2L more than the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack (26L vs. 24L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.78kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack fits 74% 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.