Kapten & Son Hellvi Cloud Medium 13L vs Portland Gear Cascade Tote Compact
The Kapten & Son Hellvi Cloud Medium 13L is 13L and 0.6kg1.3lb; the Portland Gear Cascade Tote Compact is 13L and 0.74kg1.6lb. The Kapten & Son Hellvi Cloud Medium 13L is 0.14kg0.3lb lighter. The Kapten & Son Hellvi Cloud Medium 13L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Portland Gear Cascade Tote Compact fits 36; under the seat, 9 and 20 of 26.
| Spec | Kapten & Son Hellvi Cloud Medium 13L | Portland Gear Cascade Tote Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $104 |
| Volume | 13L | 13L |
| Weight | 0.6kg1.3lbBest | 0.74kg1.6lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 35% | 77%Best |
| Dimensions | 30×43×12.5cm12×17×5in | 26.7×34.3×14cm10.5×13.5×5.5in |
| Laptop | 14" | 14" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | Zipper | wireframe top opening, quick-stash pocket with key leash |
| Warranty | n/a | 2 years |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 69% recycled PET, 28% PU, 3% polyester | 100% polyester with TPU matte coating |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Kapten & Son Hellvi Cloud Medium 13L | Portland Gear Cascade Tote Compact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | Personal item | 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.