Sympl Weekender Pack vs Zero Halliburton ZEST2 Backpack
The Sympl Weekender Pack is 25L and 1.22kg2.7lb; the Zero Halliburton ZEST2 Backpack is 25L and 1.22kg2.7lb. They weigh the same. The Sympl Weekender Pack costs $171 less. The Sympl Weekender Pack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Zero Halliburton ZEST2 Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Sympl Weekender Pack | Zero Halliburton ZEST2 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $239Best | $410 |
| Volume | 25L | 25L |
| Weight | 1.22kg2.7lb | 1.22kg2.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 49.5×33×17.8cm19.5×13×7in | 48×28×15cm19×11×6in |
| Laptop | 16"Best | 15.6" |
| Compartments | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | main compartment, workstation compartment, quick access front pocket | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 10 years |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 100% recycled 420D CORDURA Ballistic Re/Cor nylon (Carbonate) with TPU coated lower and polycarbonate coated upper panels, lining from recycled plastic bottles, YKK AquaGuard exterior zippers, Duraflex hardware | Recycled CORDURA with genuine leather accents |
| 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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