Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Dakine Gemini
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M | Feature | Dakine Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recyclex™ textiles with a water-repellent coating | 600D Polyester |
Dakine Gemini
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×34×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M and Dakine Gemini
- Compression straps: 4 on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; No on the Dakine Gemini.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Other on the Dakine Gemini.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 2 on the Dakine Gemini.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 49 accept both. 113 accept only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M, and 0 accept only the Dakine Gemini.
Only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Dakine Gemini: which should you pack?
The Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M carries 5L more than the Dakine Gemini (33L vs. 28L), while the Dakine Gemini is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; if you want to travel lighter, the Dakine Gemini is the better call.