KNKG PLUS Duffel Small 33L vs Portland Gear Cascade Weekender Compact
The KNKG PLUS Duffel Small 33L is 33L and 1.3kg2.9lb; the Portland Gear Cascade Weekender Compact is 33L and 1.33kg2.9lb. The KNKG PLUS Duffel Small 33L is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The Portland Gear Cascade Weekender Compact costs $11 less. The KNKG PLUS Duffel Small 33L fits the carry-on limit of 1 of 36 major airlines and the Portland Gear Cascade Weekender Compact fits 16; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | KNKG PLUS Duffel Small 33L | Portland Gear Cascade Weekender Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $139Best |
| Volume | 33L | 33L |
| Weight | 1.3kg2.9lbBest | 1.33kg2.9lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 3% | 44%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 27×45×27cm10.5×17.5×10.5in | 36.8×44.5×20.3cm14.5×17.5×8in |
| Laptop | n/a | 14" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Opening | Zippered main compartment | wireframe top opening, separate bottom zip compartment |
| Warranty | 25 years | 2 years |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | No | Removable |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 1000D nylon body, ripstop nylon lining, YKK zippers, steel buckles, Hypalon trims | 100% polyester with TPU matte coating and Leatherlite vegan leather |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | KNKG PLUS Duffel Small 33L | Portland Gear Cascade Weekender Compact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Southwest Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | 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.