YNOT Magnetica vs. OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| YNOT Magnetica | Feature | OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| YKK AquaGuard zippers | 800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend |
OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×35×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the YNOT Magnetica and OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3
- Passport pocket: Front on the YNOT Magnetica; Top on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
- Hip belt: Optional on the YNOT Magnetica; No on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
- Main compartments: 3 on the YNOT Magnetica; 5 on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the YNOT Magnetica; No on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 171 accept both. 8 accept only the YNOT Magnetica, and 0 accept only the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
Only the YNOT Magnetica fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
YNOT Magnetica vs. OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3: which should you pack?
The OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 carries 3L more than the YNOT Magnetica (20L vs. 23L), while the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the YNOT Magnetica fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3; if you want to travel lighter, the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 is the better call.