BANGE Travel Backpack vs. The Moderne Explorer Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| BANGE Travel Backpack | Feature | The Moderne Explorer Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Oxford | 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 BANGE Travel Backpack and The Moderne Explorer Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the BANGE Travel Backpack; No on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the BANGE Travel Backpack; No on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the BANGE Travel Backpack; 15in on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the BANGE Travel Backpack; 1 on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the BANGE Travel Backpack; 2 on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 7 accept only the BANGE Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the The Moderne Explorer Backpack.
Only the BANGE Travel Backpack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
BANGE Travel Backpack vs. The Moderne Explorer Backpack: which should you pack?
The BANGE Travel Backpack carries the same capacity as the The Moderne Explorer Backpack (35L vs. 35L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the BANGE Travel Backpack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the BANGE Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the BANGE Travel Backpack is the better call.