MindShift Gear BackLight 18L vs WANDRD STRATUS Photo 18L
The MindShift Gear BackLight 18L is 18L and 1.6kg3.5lb; the WANDRD STRATUS Photo 18L is 18L and 1.61kg3.5lb. The MindShift Gear BackLight 18L is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The WANDRD STRATUS Photo 18L costs $20.75 less. The MindShift Gear BackLight 18L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the WANDRD STRATUS Photo 18L fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | MindShift Gear BackLight 18L | WANDRD STRATUS Photo 18L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.75 | $229Best |
| Volume | 18L | 18L |
| Weight | 1.6kg3.5lbBest | 1.61kg3.5lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 47×27×18cm18.5×10.5×7in | 47.6×30.5×18.4cm18.5×12×7in |
| Laptop | 13" | 16"Best |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Opening | Panel access, rear panel | Panel access, side access |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | Yes | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Yes | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | Yes | Yes |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 420D Velocity and 420D high-density nylon | Ballistic nylon, tarpaulin |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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