Able Carry Max Backpack 30L vs Kapten & Son Banff 30L
The Able Carry Max Backpack 30L is 30L and 1.7kg3.7lb; the Kapten & Son Banff 30L is 30L and 1.7kg3.7lb. They weigh the same. The Able Carry Max Backpack 30L fits the carry-on limit of 35 of 36 major airlines and the Kapten & Son Banff 30L fits 3; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Able Carry Max Backpack 30L | Kapten & Son Banff 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $296 | n/a |
| Volume | 30L | 30L |
| Expands to | n/a | 40L |
| Weight | 1.7kg3.7lb | 1.7kg3.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 97%Best | 8% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 52×32×20cm20.5×12.5×8in | 50×42×18cm19.5×16.5×7in |
| Laptop | 17"Best | 16" |
| Opening | n/a | Magnet & Zipper |
| Warranty | Lifetime | n/a |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | Yes |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Yes |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | X-Pac X42 with Cordura 1000D nylon, 420D ripstop nylon interior | 88% recycled PET, 9% PU, 3% polyester |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Able Carry Max Backpack 30L | Kapten & Son Banff 30L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Southwest Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.