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title: "Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L vs Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack"
description: "Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L vs Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on…"
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# Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/twwncw2wsz/kathmandu-moana-canvas-pack-26l/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1628317346/carryons/Kathmandu_Moana_Canvas_Pack_26L_wtjaej.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.78 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×29×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L | Feature | Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop 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 | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton</td><td>1050 Denier black Ballistic nylon/ Full-grain leather accents</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/z7b0ovdh8l/waterfield-pro-executive-laptop-backpack/)

by [Waterfield](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Waterfield)

![Front facing view of the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618904131/carryons/Waterfield_Pro_Executive_Laptop_Backpack_b4yvnq.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.41 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41.91×34.29×17.78 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$350</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L and Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack

-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; No on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; 2 on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; No on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 133 accept both. 1 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L, and 43 accept only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.

### Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L fits

Cayman Airways.

### Only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, 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. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L** carries 0.5L more than the **Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack** (26L vs. 25.5L), while the **Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L** is the lighter pack at 0.78kg (vs. 1.41kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack** fits 93% 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.