Banjo Brothers Canvas Commuter Backpack vs Knack Series 2 Medium Expandable Pack
The Banjo Brothers Canvas Commuter Backpack is 24.5L and 1.39kg3.1lb; the Knack Series 2 Medium Expandable Pack is 24L and 1.4kg3.1lb. The Banjo Brothers Canvas Commuter Backpack is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The Banjo Brothers Canvas Commuter Backpack costs $165.01999999999998 less. The Banjo Brothers Canvas Commuter Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 32 of 36 major airlines and the Knack Series 2 Medium Expandable Pack fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Banjo Brothers Canvas Commuter Backpack | Knack Series 2 Medium Expandable Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.98Best | $265 |
| Volume | 24.5L | 24L |
| Expands to | n/a | 35L |
| Weight | 1.39kg3.1lbBest | 1.4kg3.1lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 89% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 43×29×20.5cm17×11.5×8in | 48×30×11cm19×12×4.5in |
| Laptop | n/a | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 1 |
| Opening | n/a | Clamshell, suitcase-style lid, lay flat |
| Warranty | Lifetime | n/a |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Yes | No |
| Sternum strap | No | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | Yes | No |
| Material | 20 oz dry waxed canvas with waterproof liner | 420D high-density nylon with PU coating, 840D ballistic nylon bottom |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Banjo Brothers Canvas Commuter Backpack | Knack Series 2 Medium Expandable Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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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.