Herschel Retreat Backpack vs Vaude CityGo 23 II
The Herschel Retreat Backpack is 23L and 0.74kg1.6lb; the Vaude CityGo 23 II is 23L and 0.78kg1.7lb. The Herschel Retreat Backpack is 0.04kg0.1lb lighter. The Herschel Retreat Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Vaude CityGo 23 II fits 35; under the seat, 1 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Herschel Retreat Backpack | Vaude CityGo 23 II |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 | n/a |
| Volume | 23L | 23L |
| Weight | 0.74kg1.6lbBest | 0.78kg1.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 97% |
| Personal-item compliance | 4%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 46×28×15cm18×11×6in | 53×31×18cm21×12×7in |
| Laptop | 16"Best | 13.3" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 1 |
| Opening | Top-loading, Drawcord top with magnetic strap flap and side entry zipper | Roll-top, roll closure plus front zip on the main compartment |
| Warranty | Lifetime | n/a |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | Insert sold separately |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Yes |
| Sternum strap | Insert sold separately | 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, 100% recycled polyester liner | Recycled polyamide, polyurethane coated; recycled polyester |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Herschel Retreat Backpack | Vaude CityGo 23 II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Qatar Airways | 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.