Champs Luggage Gala Leather Backpack vs Exped Skyline 12
The Champs Luggage Gala Leather Backpack is 12L and 0.8kg1.8lb; the Exped Skyline 12 is 12L and 0.84kg1.9lb. The Champs Luggage Gala Leather Backpack is 0.04kg0.1lb lighter. The Exped Skyline 12 costs $30.05000000000001 less. The Champs Luggage Gala Leather Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Exped Skyline 12 fits 36; under the seat, 20 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Champs Luggage Gala Leather Backpack | Exped Skyline 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $170 | $139.95Best |
| Volume | 12L | 12L |
| Weight | 0.8kg1.8lbBest | 0.84kg1.9lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 77%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 38.1×25.4×12.7cm15×10×5in | 49×26.9×18cm19.5×10.5×7in |
| Laptop | n/a | no laptop sleeve |
| Opening | n/a | long side zip |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years |
| Torso length | n/a | 42.9 to 51.1cm (17 to 20in) |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Genuine top-grain cowhide leather | Recycled 450x300D polyester, PU coated (1,500 mm water column), bluesign approved, PFAS free |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Champs Luggage Gala Leather Backpack | Exped Skyline 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | Personal item | 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.