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# Mei Voyageur

by [Mountain Equipment Inc.](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mountain Equipment Inc.)

Capacity 48 L

Weight 1.6 kg 3.5 lbs

Dimensions 56×36×20 cm 23×15×8 in

Airline fit 46 % of airlines

![Front facing view of the Mei Voyageur](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/sz6i8mk6sscfluxhrkvz)

**Deeper stats**



<table class="table table-sm table-borderless" id="carryon-details-table"><tbody><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Litres of capacity per unit of pack weight — higher means you carry more for less.">Capacity-to-weight</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">30 L/kg</span> <span class="imperial-value">13.7 L/lb</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-success">High</span></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Total interior volume implied by the outer dimensions.">Cubic space</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">40.3 L</span> <span class="imperial-value">2760 in³</span></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Gap between the bag's outer volume and its rated capacity — lower packs more efficiently.">Rated vs. shell</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">-7 L</span><span class="imperial-value">-7 L</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-success">Low</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Airline Compatibility**

✈️ 46% (87/189)

This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 46% of the 189 airlines that publish one.

[Link to Manufacturer](https://meipacks.myshopify.com/collections/carry-ons/products/mei-voyageur)

## Our thoughts

Having been on sale for over 40 years, the Voyageur is the grandfather of the modern travel backpack. You can tell why this bag has been on sale for so long because the price is reasonable, the features are robust, and the bag is well made.

#### Cubes Required

Packing cubes are a must with this carry on because there is nothing built in to help with organization. Almost everything has to go in the main compartment, so it's up to you to organize to keep items separated. Some people find the freedom to pack how they want liberating, and others will miss built-in barriers between sections.

Even without packing cubes the MEI is a solid choice for one-bagging because of the longevity of the company. A lot of one-bag carry-on companies have only been around in business for a few years. The Mei Voyageur, on the other hand, has been around since 1973 so you know they won't go out of business just when you have a problem and need to use your warranty.

The bag also comes with compression straps to squish your packed items down and also has a small duffle strap for when you need duffle mode. The material your typical Cordura which should be able to withstand a lot of punishment.

## Our verdict

### Reasons to buy

-   Good price considering the good craftsmanship and material used in this bag.
-   Can pack a lot of things at 48L. You can use it for week-long out-of-town trips.
-   Comfortable to carry even when fully packed in backpack mode.
-   Can be customized to fit your needs and preferences.

### Things to consider

-   The shoulder bag strap can be uncomfortable due to padding.
-   It doesn't have a definite shape so it might look awkward when carrying it by the handle
-   There is no dedicated tech compartment so you might consider bringing another bag for your laptop.

## What reviewers said

-   "I love my Voyageur, and have taken it on several international trips, always carrying on - on several Asian airlines."
-   "These bags are bombproof, by far the best quality/value bags I've encountered and it's good to see them getting some love."

## Reviews from around the web

**WHAT TO PACK IT IN Leisure Travel Bags**
[www.onebag.com](https://www.onebag.com/leisure-bags.html)

> Curiously, this bag was the first of what are now called "travel packs", and is arguably still the best; it has enjoyed a variety of modest updates and improvements since its introduction in 1978, but the (clean, rectilinear) design remains fundamentally unchanged.

**MEI Voyageur travelpack review**
[onebagger.squarespace.com](http://onebagger.squarespace.com/blog/2007/8/30/mei-voyageur-travelpack-review.html#:~:text=The%20Voyageur%20is%20a%20really,stays%2C%20and%20thick%20lumbar%20padding.)

> The Voyageur is a pack. Any pack carries stuff. A really good one puts the load on your back in such a way that the load seems much lighter than it really is. The Voyageur is a really good one.

## Features

<table class="table table-sm  table-borderless" id="carryon-details-table"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Storage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a way to compress the contents to make them smaller?">Compression</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="If this carry-on expands, how much does it expand by?">Expanded Capacity</span></td><td><span>None</span></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The type of opening does this carry-on travel backpack have in degrees.">Opening</span></td><td>Clamshell</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a dedicated passport holder?">Passport</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a pass-through opening so you can reach the main compartments without fully opening the bag?">Passthrough</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Carry</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this have backpack straps?">Backpack</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a belt that goes around your hip to help support the weight of the bag?">Hip Belt</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a strap that goes around your upper chest so help support the weight of the bag?">Sternum Strap</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Inside</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="What size laptop sleeve can this carry-on travel backpack fit?">Laptop</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of main compartments this bag has.  Side and small compartments don't count.">Main Compartments</span></td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does the main compartment of the carry-on travel backpack have features which help you organize?">Organizer</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Outside</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does the backpack have a hardshell component to protect your packed items?">Hard Shell</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry on have a rain-fly to protect it from the weather?">Rain-fly</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of bottle holders this bag has">Water Bottle Holder</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Is this carry-on travel backpack made with water resistant material?">Water Resistant</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><span class="underline" title="What type of material is this carry-on travel backpack made of?"><strong>Material:</strong></span><br>1000 denier Cordura®</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Fits the carry-on limits of 87 airlines

Adria Airways Aegean Airlines Air Asia Air Astana Air Europa Air Koryo Air Macau Air New Zealand Air Nostrum Air Tahiti Nui Air Wisconsin AirAsiaX Alaska Airlines Allegiant Air American Airlines Atlas Global Avianca Azul Airlines Azul Linhas Bahamasair Bangkok Airways Biman Bangladesh British Airways Cambodia Angkor Air Caribbean Airlines Cathay Pacific Cebu Pacific China Airlines China Southern CommutAir Conviasa Copa Airlines Croatia Air Cubana de Aviacion Delta Airlines Dragonair EL AL EVA Air Finnair Frontier Airlines Garuda Indonesia Hainan Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Iran Aseman Air Island Air Jet2 jetBlue Airways Jetstar Airways Jetstar Asia Korean Air Kulula Kuwait Air Malaysia Airlines Mango Middle East Airlines Monarch Airlines Onur Air PenAir Philippine Airlines Qantas Airways Republic Airways Royal Air Morocco Saudi Arabian Airlines Sichuan Airlines SilkAir Silver Airways Singapore Airlines Skywest, Inc. South African Airways Southwest Airlines SpiceJet Spirit Airlines SriLankan Airlines Sun Country TAAG Angola TAM Airlines Thai Airways Trans States Travel Service Airlines United Airlines Ural Airlines Uzbekistan Air Vietnam Airlines Virgin America Virgin Atlantic WOW Airlines

## Packed in a Mei Voyageur

![Packing list: One Bag Around the World for 1+ Year](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/packinglists/gzeowhital8uqaah2ebh)

##### [One Bag Around the World for 1+ Year](https://onebag.travel/packinglist/RJke2tkT/one-bag-around-the-world-for-1-year/)

<table class="pl-table"><tbody><tr><td>📆</td><td>365 days</td></tr><tr><td>🌎</td><td>Worldwide</td></tr><tr><td>📜</td><td>82 <span>items</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

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