Herschel Classic Backpack vs Waterfly Travel Elite Lightweight Backpack 25L
The Herschel Classic Backpack is 26L and 0.5kg1.1lb; the Waterfly Travel Elite Lightweight Backpack 25L is 25L and 0.5kg1.1lb. They weigh the same. The Waterfly Travel Elite Lightweight Backpack 25L costs $29.01 less. The Herschel Classic Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Waterfly Travel Elite Lightweight Backpack 25L fits 36; under the seat, 9 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Herschel Classic Backpack | Waterfly Travel Elite Lightweight Backpack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $30.99Best |
| Volume | 26L | 25L |
| Weight | 0.5kg1.1lb | 0.5kg1.1lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 35%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 42×31×16cm16.5×12×6.5in | 49.8×30×18.8cm19.5×12×7.5in |
| Laptop | 14" | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 2 |
| Compression straps | 0 | n/a |
| Opening | n/a | Zippered main compartment |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 10 years |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 100% recycled 600D polyester | Nylon, polyester lining |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Herschel Classic Backpack | Waterfly Travel Elite Lightweight Backpack 25L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| 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 |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | 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.