Kapten & Son Storen 32L vs Portland Gear Cascade Weekender Compact
The Kapten & Son Storen 32L is 32L and 1.4kg3.1lb; the Portland Gear Cascade Weekender Compact is 33L and 1.33kg2.9lb. The Portland Gear Cascade Weekender Compact is 0.07kg0.2lb lighter. The Kapten & Son Storen 32L fits the carry-on limit of 15 of 36 major airlines and the Portland Gear Cascade Weekender Compact fits 16; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Kapten & Son Storen 32L | Portland Gear Cascade Weekender Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $139 |
| Volume | 32L | 33L |
| Weight | 1.4kg3.1lb | 1.33kg2.9lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 42% | 44%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 30×50×24cm12×19.5×9.5in | 36.8×44.5×20.3cm14.5×17.5×8in |
| Laptop | 16"Best | 14" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | Zipper | wireframe top opening, separate bottom zip compartment |
| Warranty | n/a | 2 years |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | Yes | 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 | Yes | Removable |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 63% PU, 37% recycled PET | 100% polyester with TPU matte coating and Leatherlite vegan leather |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Kapten & Son Storen 32L | Portland Gear Cascade Weekender Compact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air France | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | 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.