Grams28 196 Venture Backpack vs Sympl Commuter Pack 24L
The Grams28 196 Venture Backpack is 23.9L and 1.45kg3.2lb; the Sympl Commuter Pack 24L is 24L and 1.45kg3.2lb. They weigh the same. The Sympl Commuter Pack 24L costs $440 less. The Grams28 196 Venture Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Sympl Commuter Pack 24L fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 1 of 26.
| Spec | Grams28 196 Venture Backpack | Sympl Commuter Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $259Best |
| Volume | 23.9L | 24L |
| Weight | 1.45kg3.2lb | 1.45kg3.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27%Best | 4% |
| Dimensions | 44×31×17.5cm17.5×12×7in | 45.7×30.5×19.1cm18×12×7.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | Clamshell, clamshell main compartment, separate rear laptop compartment | Clamshell, clamshell main compartment, top access laptop compartment, tech caddy compartment, quick access front pocket |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| 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 | Italian pebbled bovine leather from Gruppo Mastrotto, environment certified tanning | 100% recycled 420D CORDURA Ballistic Re/Cor nylon (Carbonate) with TPU coated lower and polycarbonate coated upper panels, 210D ripstop nylon lining, YKK AquaGuard exterior zippers, Duraflex hardware |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Grams28 196 Venture Backpack | Sympl Commuter Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | 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.