Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs. Gregory Jade 43L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking
| Capacity | 60 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×35×35 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking | Feature | Gregory Jade 43L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| >5 | Compression | 6 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Rip stop nylon | 40% Recycled 400D Polyester Ripstop with C0 DWR: designed without PFAS |
Key differences between the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking and Gregory Jade 43L
- Compression straps: >5 on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; 6 on the Gregory Jade 43L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; 3 on the Gregory Jade 43L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking, and 1 accept only the Gregory Jade 43L.
Only the Gregory Jade 43L fits
Virgin America.
Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs. Gregory Jade 43L: which should you pack?
The Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking carries 17L more than the Gregory Jade 43L (60L vs. 43L), while the Gregory Jade 43L is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Jade 43L is the better call.