The Kathmandu Litehaul Pack - 38L is your ultimate travel companion for minimalist getaways with just carry-on luggage. Designed with a suitcase-style D-shaped opening, it offers easy packing with sturdy interior compression straps to keep everything in place. It also features a padded 17" laptop sleeve and a discreet exterior zip pocket for your water bottle. Crafted to meet carry-on size restrictions for most airlines, the Litehaul Pack maximises every inch of space, ensuring you have ample room for all your essentials on the go.
The Kathmandu Litehaul Pack - 38L is your ultimate travel companion for minimalist getaways with just carry-on luggage. Designed with a suitcase-style D-shaped opening, it offers easy packing with sturdy interior compression straps to keep everything in place. It also features a padded 17" laptop sleeve and a discreet exterior zip pocket for your water bottle. Crafted to meet carry-on size restrictions for most airlines, the Litehaul Pack maximises every inch of space, ensuring you have ample room for all your essentials on the go.
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The lowest price for Kathmandu Litehaul Carry On - 38L V3 Black Stingray 38Ltr right now is $209.98 at THE ICONIC, compared across 2 retailers.
The all-time low was $179.98 on 19 Jan 2026 — today's price is 17% above the lowest ever. That's a little above the best price we've seen.
Prices last updated 10 Aug 2026.
Kathmandu Litehaul Carry On - 38L V3 Black Stingray 38Ltr
The Kathmandu Litehaul Pack - 38L is your ultimate travel companion for minimalist getaways with just carry-on luggage. Designed with a suitcase-style D-shaped opening, it offers easy packing with sturdy interior compression straps to keep everything in place. It also features a padded 17" laptop sleeve and a discreet exterior zip pocket for your water bottle. Crafted to meet carry-on size restrictions for most airlines, the Litehaul Pack maximises every inch of space, ensuring you have ample room for all your essentials on the go.
The Kathmandu Litehaul Pack - 38L is your ultimate travel companion for minimalist getaways with just carry-on luggage. Designed with a suitcase-style D-shaped opening, it offers easy packing with sturdy interior compression straps to keep everything in place. It also features a padded 17" laptop sleeve and a discreet exterior zip pocket for your water bottle. Crafted to meet carry-on size restrictions for most airlines, the Litehaul Pack maximises every inch of space, ensuring you have ample room for all your essentials on the go.
Last updated at 10/08/2026 11:06:38
Kathmandu - Black Backpacks - Litehaul Carry On v3 - 38L - Size One Size, 38L at The Iconic
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Kathmandu Litehaul Carry On v3 - 38L - Black Stingray - 38LTR
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originally posted on www.kathmandu.com.au
I would buy a new bag in this series every 1-2 years. It was the ultimate blend of “lite” backpacking, hiking yet stylish and practical to bring on a plane.The evolution of the bag is ashame, netting and drink pockets over time were removed, latest model even removed the waist strap. It’s just a glorified duffel bag now. (gone are it’s days of being a bag for the adventurer)
originally posted on www.kathmandu.com.au
I bought this for a four week trip in South America as I wanted to only do carry on.Pros: I flew multiple times and was never asked to check it in. I’ve been able to pack lots in, it’s very sturdy. Top pocket is handy and I like the fact it doesn’t have lots of straps.Cons: Water bottle compartment can’t fit a bottle though if it’s packed to the brim.No lockable zip on laptop compartment section.The main issue I have is back pain. You’re not able to adjust the straps higher or lower for the length of the torso like you can with the Osprey Fairview (which I considered buying over this). As a 5’6 woman, I’m not sure it’s a good fit for my torso. I’ve adjusted the straps multiple times but I always have dull back pain after wearing it around airports/ to and from ... MoreI bought this for a four week trip in South America as I wanted to only do carry on.Pros: I flew multiple times and was never asked to check it in. I’ve been able to pack lots in, it’s very sturdy. Top pocket is handy and I like the fact it doesn’t have lots of straps.Cons: Water bottle compartment can’t fit a bottle though if it’s packed to the brim.No lockable zip on laptop compartment section.The main issue I have is back pain. You’re not able to adjust the straps higher or lower for the length of the torso like you can with the Osprey Fairview (which I considered buying over this). As a 5’6 woman, I’m not sure it’s a good fit for my torso. I’ve adjusted the straps multiple times but I always have dull back pain after wearing it around airports/ to and from hotels. If it came with a specific women’s fit I would give it 5 stars.
originally posted on www.kathmandu.com.au
Love this bag inside and out. (Haven't used it yet) I have only one compliant to which could only be a design flaw. One of the most important pockets (Laptop/Electronic sleeve) has only 1 zip that is lockable (when you would need 2 to actually lock it) If you want the flexibility of checking in this bag, or leaving it under a bus, you will be hindered by the lack of security to what could be possibly the most valuable pocket of the whole bag. Hoping Katmandu can explain this. The zip and pocket is in a sneaky placement and can be somewhat hidden, although I wouldn't risk it with my valuables 1 zip away.Purchased the 12L Litehaul with it, they both are really great bags.
Kathmandu - Black Backpacks - Litehaul Carry On v3 - 38L - Size One Size, 38L at The Iconic
Free delivery between Tue – Wed
Kathmandu Litehaul Carry On v3 - 38L - Black Stingray - 38LTR
Delivery between Thu – Fri $12
I would buy a new bag in this series every 1-2 years. It was the ultimate blend of “lite” backpacking, hiking yet stylish and practical to bring on a plane.The evolution of the bag is ashame, netting and drink pockets over time were removed, latest model even removed the waist strap. It’s just a glorified duffel bag now. (gone are it’s days of being a bag for the adventurer)
I bought this for a four week trip in South America as I wanted to only do carry on.Pros: I flew multiple times and was never asked to check it in. I’ve been able to pack lots in, it’s very sturdy. Top pocket is handy and I like the fact it doesn’t have lots of straps.Cons: Water bottle compartment can’t fit a bottle though if it’s packed to the brim.No lockable zip on laptop compartment section.The main issue I have is back pain. You’re not able to adjust the straps higher or lower for the length of the torso like you can with the Osprey Fairview (which I considered buying over this). As a 5’6 woman, I’m not sure it’s a good fit for my torso. I’ve adjusted the straps multiple times but I always have dull back pain after wearing it around airports/ to and from ... MoreI bought this for a four week trip in South America as I wanted to only do carry on.Pros: I flew multiple times and was never asked to check it in. I’ve been able to pack lots in, it’s very sturdy. Top pocket is handy and I like the fact it doesn’t have lots of straps.Cons: Water bottle compartment can’t fit a bottle though if it’s packed to the brim.No lockable zip on laptop compartment section.The main issue I have is back pain. You’re not able to adjust the straps higher or lower for the length of the torso like you can with the Osprey Fairview (which I considered buying over this). As a 5’6 woman, I’m not sure it’s a good fit for my torso. I’ve adjusted the straps multiple times but I always have dull back pain after wearing it around airports/ to and from hotels. If it came with a specific women’s fit I would give it 5 stars.
Love this bag inside and out. (Haven't used it yet) I have only one compliant to which could only be a design flaw. One of the most important pockets (Laptop/Electronic sleeve) has only 1 zip that is lockable (when you would need 2 to actually lock it) If you want the flexibility of checking in this bag, or leaving it under a bus, you will be hindered by the lack of security to what could be possibly the most valuable pocket of the whole bag. Hoping Katmandu can explain this. The zip and pocket is in a sneaky placement and can be somewhat hidden, although I wouldn't risk it with my valuables 1 zip away.Purchased the 12L Litehaul with it, they both are really great bags.
I have been backpacking with this bag for the past 6 months and love it. The fully opening front section makes packing and finding clothes easy. The padded hip belt is great to keep the bag weight on hips and off shoulders too. The bag fits in budget airlines carry on limits too for size and fits easily in plane overhead bins. Three improvements i would suggest for the bag are: 1. The top storage section should open to the other direction, if you open the top section when the bag is on its back the contents fall out. 2. The laptop section is unable to be properly locked, the zip has a loop for a lock but there is no lock on the bag to keep the zip closed. 3. I bought a kathmandu cable lock and the lock rings on the top storage section were too small for the lock to ... MoreI have been backpacking with this bag for the past 6 months and love it. The fully opening front section makes packing and finding clothes easy. The padded hip belt is great to keep the bag weight on hips and off shoulders too. The bag fits in budget airlines carry on limits too for size and fits easily in plane overhead bins. Three improvements i would suggest for the bag are: 1. The top storage section should open to the other direction, if you open the top section when the bag is on its back the contents fall out. 2. The laptop section is unable to be properly locked, the zip has a loop for a lock but there is no lock on the bag to keep the zip closed. 3. I bought a kathmandu cable lock and the lock rings on the top storage section were too small for the lock to pass through, a simple oversight. Would highly recommend this pack for a carry on holiday bag
This is an excellent day pack which meets carry on restrictions for domestic and international flights. Has a clever system for covering up the backpack straps making it suitable for conveyer belts etc
The litehaul 38L is a great backpack for a number of reasons. It has ample space in in the main storage space, allowing you to pack in your own style. The top compartment is a great space to get the gear you want to have quick access to, especially when the bag is slid away. The only criticism I have is the laptop compartment is one big area, where any laptop would fall to the bottom and require additional protection. Some form of suspension in this area, as found in other Kathmandu packs would have made this better
I have loved this bag so much I have bought 2 over the last few years! Super versatile with travel options, either a backpack or carry bag, really absorbs so much luggage , have had over 15kg fit into this bag though a comfortable 10kg for most trips. I have been around the world with these bags and couldn't recommend them highly enough!
The newest design of 2022 has really bad issues with looking “Dirty” caked with dust and piling before i even bought the bag.I followed manufacturers specifications at home to clean it, but it didn’t help. There’s white spotty stains all over.The previous bag design was incredible, and the fabric design ensured you had a fresh looking bag even when trekking through dirty areas. The hexgon patterns tarnish very easilyI may look to return this one and wait to see if they bring back the better design of 2018-2020 later on.You can even see this issue in the advertising pictures of the black colour at the bottom of the bag. It’s caked in a dusty pile.
I bought this backpack really excited to use it for one bag travelling. It's really well built and has enough organization. There is one large clamshell opening so you can pack it like a suitcase, a side zip for a laptop, a top organization pocket (although that eats into the main pocket), and a side water bottle pocket. I packed the bag out with what I would take travelling for a week, but the backpack fully loaded did not sit well on my back. There was a gap that I could not close between my back and the backpack. I cinched the straps to be as tight as possible but that gap remained, which made the backpack feel extra heavy since the weight was pulling away from me. I'm 5'2" female. I was very sad but had to return the backpack since it would not be comfortable to ... MoreI bought this backpack really excited to use it for one bag travelling. It's really well built and has enough organization. There is one large clamshell opening so you can pack it like a suitcase, a side zip for a laptop, a top organization pocket (although that eats into the main pocket), and a side water bottle pocket. I packed the bag out with what I would take travelling for a week, but the backpack fully loaded did not sit well on my back. There was a gap that I could not close between my back and the backpack. I cinched the straps to be as tight as possible but that gap remained, which made the backpack feel extra heavy since the weight was pulling away from me. I'm 5'2" female. I was very sad but had to return the backpack since it would not be comfortable to carry long term.
I purchased this bag as a one bag travel solution for business trips that take me overseas. I liked the pocket layout, the ability to zip away and hide what seems to be a bomber backpack harness and straps. Build quality and materials are all solid and I've no doubt this bag would last a long time.Ultimately I ended up returning this bag because it proved to be too small for what I wanted to carry. That's a very subjective thing and I hate to ding the bag too much for that. 38L may be exactly what others need. For me I found the bag to be too shallow in thickness (depth while laying out in front of you to pack) and when using the top auxiliary pockets too much interior space was sacrificed. The laptop compartment opening was also a little tight to get my 15" MBP ... MoreI purchased this bag as a one bag travel solution for business trips that take me overseas. I liked the pocket layout, the ability to zip away and hide what seems to be a bomber backpack harness and straps. Build quality and materials are all solid and I've no doubt this bag would last a long time.Ultimately I ended up returning this bag because it proved to be too small for what I wanted to carry. That's a very subjective thing and I hate to ding the bag too much for that. 38L may be exactly what others need. For me I found the bag to be too shallow in thickness (depth while laying out in front of you to pack) and when using the top auxiliary pockets too much interior space was sacrificed. The laptop compartment opening was also a little tight to get my 15" MBP (2015 Retina model) in and out of. One other small gripe is that the water bottle pocket kind of interferes with the side handle for carrying the bag like a suitcase, and moves that handle a bit off-center. This could have been done differently and was my only other minor gripe.
