Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 30L+ vs KNKG APEX Backpack Medium
The Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 30L+ is 30L and 1.84kg4.1lb; the KNKG APEX Backpack Medium is 30L and 1.85kg4.1lb. The Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 30L+ is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The KNKG APEX Backpack Medium costs $259.95 less. The Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 30L+ fits the carry-on limit of 35 of 36 major airlines and the KNKG APEX Backpack Medium fits 32; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 30L+ | KNKG APEX Backpack Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $459.95 | $200Best |
| Volume | 30L | 30L |
| Expands to | n/a | 35L |
| Weight | 1.84kg4.1lbBest | 1.85kg4.1lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 97%Best | 89% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 52×32×17cm20.5×12.5×6.5in | 45×32×22cm17.5×12.5×8.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Compartments | 2 | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Opening | Panel access, Patented butterfly access, two front panels open onto dual main compartments | Top-loading, Top lid style opening |
| Warranty | 5 years | 25 years |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | Yes |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | Yes | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Removable | No |
| Sternum strap | Removable | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | Yes | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | X-Pac VX-21 by Dimension Polyant | 1680D ballistic nylon body, ripstop nylon lining, YKK Vislon zippers, powder-coated steel hardware |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 30L+ | KNKG APEX Backpack Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | 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.