Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 | 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 |
| Y | 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 |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Eco AzTec® 8 Canvas — 80% Polyester, 20% Cotton | 1050 Denier black Ballistic nylon/ Full-grain leather accents |
Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 25.5 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 41.91×34.29×17.78 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 and Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
- Hip belt: Yes on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22; No on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22; 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. 176 accept both. 13 accept only the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22, and 0 accept only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
Only the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack carries 3.5L more than the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 (22L vs. 25.5L), while the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.41kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 is the better call.