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title: "BANGE Travel Backpack vs The Moderne Explorer Backpack"
description: "BANGE Travel Backpack vs The Moderne Explorer Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# BANGE Travel Backpack vs. The Moderne Explorer Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [BANGE Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/3kkxga1u83/bange-travel-backpack/)

by [Bange](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Bange)

![Front facing view of the BANGE Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/iloivdhagdt9gn94c6z8)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Oxford</td><td>Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [The Moderne Explorer Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/df0jz4krta/the-moderne-explorer-backpack/)

by [Moderne Gentleman](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Moderne Gentleman)

![Front facing view of the The Moderne Explorer Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618313856/carryons/The_Moderne_Explorer_Backpack_uf8bp7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>90%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$149</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.