KNKG CORE PRO Duffel Medium 35L vs Portland Gear Cascade Duffle Bag Standard
The KNKG CORE PRO Duffel Medium 35L is 35L and 1.6kg3.5lb; the Portland Gear Cascade Duffle Bag Standard is 35L and 1.43kg3.2lb. The Portland Gear Cascade Duffle Bag Standard is 0.17kg0.4lb lighter. The Portland Gear Cascade Duffle Bag Standard costs $71 less. The KNKG CORE PRO Duffel Medium 35L fits the carry-on limit of 1 of 36 major airlines and the Portland Gear Cascade Duffle Bag Standard fits 1; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | KNKG CORE PRO Duffel Medium 35L | Portland Gear Cascade Duffle Bag Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $210 | $139Best |
| Volume | 35L | 35L |
| Weight | 1.6kg3.5lb | 1.43kg3.2lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 3% | 3% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 28×45×28cm11×17.5×11in | 29.2×52.1×29.2cm11.5×20.5×11.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | no laptop sleeve |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | Zippered main compartment | wireframe top opening |
| Warranty | 25 years | 2 years |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | Yes | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | 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 | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 500D nylon body (PVC backing), ripstop nylon internal lining, YKK zippers, powder-coated steel hardware | 100% polyester with TPU matte coating |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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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.