Sherpani Crew Travel Backpack vs Solgaard Compass Backpack
The Sherpani Crew Travel Backpack is 18L and 1kg2.2lb; the Solgaard Compass Backpack is 18L and 1kg2.2lb. They weigh the same. The Sherpani Crew Travel Backpack costs $25 less. The Sherpani Crew Travel Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Solgaard Compass Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 20 of 26.
| Spec | Sherpani Crew Travel Backpack | Solgaard Compass Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140Best | $165 |
| Volume | 18L | 18L |
| Expands to | 25L | n/a |
| Weight | 1kg2.2lb | 1kg2.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 77%Best |
| Dimensions | 48.3×29.2×17.8cm19×11.5×7in | 40×28×11cm15.5×11×4.5in |
| Laptop | 15.6"Best | 15" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 1 |
| Opening | main zip, front zip pocket with zipper lock, 3 in expansion zip | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 2 years |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| 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 | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Sustainable nylon | Shore-Tex recycled fabric, recycled PET padding; recyclable with plastic bottles |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Sherpani Crew Travel Backpack | Solgaard Compass Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Air France | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | 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.