OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack vs. The Moderne Explorer Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $255 |
Feature by feature
| OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack | Feature | The Moderne Explorer Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend | Polyester |
The Moderne Explorer Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $149 |
Key differences between the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack and The Moderne Explorer Backpack
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack; No on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack; 2 on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 171 accept both. 3 accept only the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack, and 0 accept only the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
Only the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack fits
Cayman Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack vs. The Moderne Explorer Backpack: which should you pack?
The The Moderne Explorer Backpack carries 14L more than the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack (21L vs. 35L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the OPPOSETHIS Invisible CARRY-ON backpack is the better call.