Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L | Feature | MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Recycled polyester, Water resistant 1000mm, PFC free | 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 Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L and MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; No on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Yes on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 17in on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 2 on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. 38 accept only the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L, and 0 accept only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qatar Airways, 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.
Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack carries 6L more than the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L (34L vs. 40L), while the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.91kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L fits 92% 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 Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L is the better call.