Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Vaude Mundo Carryon 38
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 | Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 Maxi Ripstop PU coated recycled PET |
Vaude Mundo Carryon 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M and Vaude Mundo Carryon 38
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Hideable on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 15in on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 2 on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 118 accept both. 44 accept only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M, and 11 accept only the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38.
Only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Only the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Vaude Mundo Carryon 38: which should you pack?
The Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 carries 5L more than the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M (33L vs. 38L), while the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; if you want to travel lighter, the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M is the better call.