Kapten & Son Bali Medium 18L vs Pioneer Carry Savant Pack 18L
The Kapten & Son Bali Medium 18L is 18L and 1.1kg2.4lb; the Pioneer Carry Savant Pack 18L is 18L and 1.05kg2.3lb. The Pioneer Carry Savant Pack 18L is 0.05kg0.1lb lighter. The Kapten & Son Bali Medium 18L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Pioneer Carry Savant Pack 18L fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Kapten & Son Bali Medium 18L | Pioneer Carry Savant Pack 18L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $329 |
| Volume | 18L | 18L |
| Weight | 1.1kg2.4lb | 1.05kg2.3lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 44×27×12cm17.5×10.5×4.5in | 47×27.9×17.8cm18.5×11×7in |
| Laptop | 15.6" | 17"Best |
| Opening | Zipper | Clamshell, Full-open main compartment |
| Warranty | n/a | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | Yes |
| 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 | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 50% recycled PET, 40% PU, 10% polyester | Mandarin 840 twist-yarn ballistic nylon with DWR finish and waterproof membrane backing |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Kapten & Son Bali Medium 18L | Pioneer Carry Savant Pack 18L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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.