BANGE Travel Backpack vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| BANGE Travel Backpack | Feature | MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Oxford | Nylon Fabric |
MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
Key differences between the BANGE Travel Backpack and MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the BANGE Travel Backpack; No on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the BANGE Travel Backpack; No on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the BANGE Travel Backpack; Yes on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the BANGE Travel Backpack; 2 on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 136 accept both. 42 accept only the BANGE Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
Only the BANGE Travel Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
BANGE Travel Backpack vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack carries 5L more than the BANGE Travel Backpack (35L vs. 40L), while the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.91kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is the better call.