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title: "Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack"
description: "Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by…"
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# Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs. 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack

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

## [Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4diwhpz18l/simond-mt500-air-5010l-backpacking/)

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

![Front facing view of the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990709/carryons/simond-mt500-air-50-10l-backpacking-4diwhpz18l.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>60 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>65×35×35 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$170</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking | Feature | 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| \>5 | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D Rip stop nylon</td><td>Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/h5gduu6q1k/3fulgear-qidian-4016-ul-pack/)

by [3FULGear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=3FULGear)

![Front facing view of the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990466/carryons/3fulgear-qidian-40-16-ul-pack-h5gduu6q1k.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>56 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>80×30×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking and 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack

-   **Compression straps:** >5 on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; 5 on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; No on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; 1 on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; No on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.

## 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs. 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack: which should you pack?

The **Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking** carries 4L more than the **3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack** (60L vs. 56L), while the **3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (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 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack is the better call.