Hyperlite Mountain Gear Approach Duffel 30 vs Rab Expedition II 30L Kitbag
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Approach Duffel 30 is 30L and 0.43kg0.9lb; the Rab Expedition II 30L Kitbag is 30L and 0.71kg1.6lb. The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Approach Duffel 30 is 0.28kg0.6lb lighter. The Rab Expedition II 30L Kitbag costs $85 less. The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Approach Duffel 30 fits the carry-on limit of 1 of 36 major airlines and the Rab Expedition II 30L Kitbag fits 14; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Hyperlite Mountain Gear Approach Duffel 30 | Rab Expedition II 30L Kitbag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $115Best |
| Volume | 30L | 30L |
| Weight | 0.43kg0.9lbBest | 0.71kg1.6lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 3% | 39%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 28.9×55.4×28.9cm11.5×22×11.5in | 29×53×25cm11.5×21×10in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | n/a |
| Opening | Two #8 YKK AquaGuard zippers on the main closure | Large main opening with lockable YKK 10 coil luggage zip |
| Warranty | No fixed term | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | Removable | Removable |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Dyneema Composite Hybrid 5.1/5.9, YKK AquaGuard zippers | Tough 600D fabric with TPU water resistant film, 600D Polyester reinforced base |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Hyperlite Mountain Gear Approach Duffel 30 | Rab Expedition II 30L Kitbag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Southwest Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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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.