Away Featherlight Weekender vs Herschel Novel Duffle
The Away Featherlight Weekender is 44L and 1.09kg2.4lb; the Herschel Novel Duffle is 43L and 1kg2.2lb. The Herschel Novel Duffle is 0.09kg0.2lb lighter. The Herschel Novel Duffle costs $38 less. The Away Featherlight Weekender fits the carry-on limit of 8 of 36 major airlines and the Herschel Novel Duffle fits 1; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Away Featherlight Weekender | Herschel Novel Duffle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $148 | $110Best |
| Volume | 44L | 43L |
| Weight | 1.09kg2.4lb | 1kg2.2lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 22%Best | 3% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 35.1×53.1×23.9cm14×21×9.5in | 29.8×52.1×27.9cm11.5×20.5×11in |
| Laptop | 16" | no laptop sleeve |
| Opening | Top-loading, Wide top opening | n/a |
| Warranty | 1 year | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | Yes | Yes |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | Removable | Removable |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Featherlight polyester twill, polyester lining | 100% recycled 600D polyester, 100% recycled polyester liner |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Away Featherlight Weekender | Herschel Novel Duffle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Southwest Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | 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.