Moment Everything Backpack 17L vs WaterField Designs Essential Laptop Backpack
The Moment Everything Backpack 17L is 17L and 0.68kg1.5lb; the WaterField Designs Essential Laptop Backpack is 17L and 0.68kg1.5lb. They weigh the same. The Moment Everything Backpack 17L costs $49 less. The Moment Everything Backpack 17L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the WaterField Designs Essential Laptop Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 9 and 14 of 26.
| Spec | Moment Everything Backpack 17L | WaterField Designs Essential Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140Best | $189 |
| Volume | 17L | 17L |
| Weight | 0.68kg1.5lb | 0.68kg1.5lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 35% | 54%Best |
| Dimensions | 41.9×26.4×14cm16.5×10.5×5.5in | 40×27.9×15.2cm15.5×11×6in |
| Laptop | 14" | 16"Best |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | Clamshell, Full clamshell with side and top access | main compartment zip, exterior zip pocket, two side hand pockets |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | 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 | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | Insert sold separately | No |
| Material | 420D nylon (Urban Ripstop) exterior, Velex interior, weatherproof main zippers | 1680D black ballistic nylon and Forza nylon, YKK waterproof zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Moment Everything Backpack 17L | WaterField Designs Essential Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | 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.