Shimoda travel backpacks
We track 8 Shimoda travel backpacks. 7 fit the cabin-bag limit of at least 90% of the airlines we track. The lightest is the Side Lite 22 at 1.1kg2.4lb. Warranty: 5 years. Covers manufacturing and material defects, not normal wear, misuse or negligence. Warranty checked September 2026.
| Bag | Volume | Weight | Dimensions | Carry-on fit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimoda Side Lite 22 | 22L | 1.1kg2.4lb | 43×26.5×15cm17×10.5×6in | 100% | $239.95 |
| Shimoda Sidecountry 28 | 28L | 1.32kg2.9lb | 48×27×17cm19×10.5×6.5in | 100% | $299.95 |
| Shimoda Sidecountry 32 | 32L | 1.39kg3.1lb | 51×29×17cm20×11.5×6.5in | 97% | $319.95 |
| Shimoda Explore V2 30 | 30L | 1.65kg3.6lb | 51.5×29.5×17cm20.5×11.5×6.5in | 97% | $309.95 |
| Shimoda Action X30 v2 | 30L | 1.9kg4.2lb | 51×30×17cm20×12×6.5in | 97% | $299.95 |
| Shimoda Explore V2 35 | 35L | 2kg4.4lb | 54×29.5×20cm21.5×11.5×8in | 97% | $319.95 |
| Shimoda Action X40 v2 | 40L | 2.1kg4.6lb | 53×30×20cm21×12×8in | 97% | $339.95 |
| Shimoda Action X50 v2 | 50L | 2.1kg4.6lb | 56×30×20cm22×12×8in | 42% | $349.95 |
Ranked by the share of airlines they fit, then by weight. Specs come from Shimoda's own product pages. How we score carry-on fit.