Béis The Expandable Backpack vs KNKG CORE PRO Backpack Mini 13L
The Béis The Expandable Backpack is 13.5L and 0.76kg1.7lb; the KNKG CORE PRO Backpack Mini 13L is 13L and 0.8kg1.8lb. The Béis The Expandable Backpack is 0.04kg0.1lb lighter. The Béis The Expandable Backpack costs $22 less. The Béis The Expandable Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the KNKG CORE PRO Backpack Mini 13L fits 36; under the seat, 10 and 21 of 26.
| Spec | Béis The Expandable Backpack | KNKG CORE PRO Backpack Mini 13L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $118Best | $140 |
| Volume | 13.5L | 13L |
| Expands to | 17L | n/a |
| Weight | 0.76kg1.7lbBest | 0.8kg1.8lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 38% | 81%Best |
| Dimensions | 38.1×33×12.7cm15×13×5in | 35×25×15cm14×10×6in |
| Laptop | 15" | no laptop sleeve |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | n/a |
| Opening | n/a | Zippered main compartment |
| Warranty | n/a | 25 years |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| 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 | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 100% recycled polyester body and lining, recycled faux leather trims | 500D nylon body (PVC backing), ripstop nylon internal lining, YKK zippers, powder-coated steel hardware |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Béis The Expandable Backpack | KNKG CORE PRO Backpack Mini 13L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| United Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | Personal item | 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.