Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Eastpak Travelpack
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 | Eastpak Travelpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | N |
| Material | |
| Recyclex™ textiles with a water-repellent coating | US: 60% nylon and 40% polyester EU: 100% polyester |
Eastpak Travelpack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $105 |
Key differences between the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M and Eastpak Travelpack
- Passport pocket: Top on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Front on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Hideable on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; No on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 2 on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; No on the Eastpak Travelpack.
Both have: compression straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 87 accept both. 75 accept only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M, and 1 accept only the Eastpak Travelpack.
Only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Only the Eastpak Travelpack fits
Cayman Airways.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Eastpak Travelpack: which should you pack?
The Eastpak Travelpack carries 9L more than the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M (33L vs. 42L), while the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Eastpak Travelpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M is the better call.