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title: "Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack vs Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack"
description: "Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack vs Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by…"
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# Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack

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

## [Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/urr6nilt8h/kathmandu-parker-youth-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627638373/carryons/Kathmandu_Parker_Youth_Pack_rqk84l.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>0.82 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack | 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 |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester</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 Parker Youth Pack and Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack

-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack; No on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack; No on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack; Yes on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.

Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack, and 2 accept only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.

### Only the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack fits

Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

### Only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack fits

Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.

## Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack** carries 0.5L more than the **Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack** (26L vs. 25.5L), while the **Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.82kg (vs. 1.41kg). 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 Parker Youth Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Parker Youth Pack is the better call.