Able Carry Max EDC vs. Able Carry Max Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Able Carry Max EDC
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $280 |
Feature by feature
| Able Carry Max EDC | Feature | Able Carry Max Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Ripstop - 1.47kg / 3.2lbs X-Pac - 1.55kg / 3.4lbs | X-Pac Fabric and Cordura 1000D Nylon Weight: 1.7kg xpac; 1.6 cordura ripstop |
Able Carry Max Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $278 |
Key differences between the Able Carry Max EDC and Able Carry Max Backpack
- Hip belt: Optional on the Able Carry Max EDC; No on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Able Carry Max EDC; Hideable on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 167 accept both. 6 accept only the Able Carry Max EDC, and 0 accept only the Able Carry Max Backpack.
Only the Able Carry Max EDC fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Able Carry Max EDC vs. Able Carry Max Backpack: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Max Backpack carries 4L more than the Able Carry Max EDC (26L vs. 30L), while the Able Carry Max EDC is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Max EDC fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Able Carry Max Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Able Carry Max EDC is the better call.