Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M

Front facing view of the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M
Capacity33 L
Weight1.1 kg
Dimensions45×36×20 cm
Airline fit86%
Price$230

Feature by feature

Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack MFeatureForclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
Storage
4 Compression 4
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
top Passport top
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt Y
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
17in Laptop 16in
4 Main Compartments 2
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly Y
1, side Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Recyclex™ textiles with a water-repellent coating100.0% Polyester

Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack

Front facing view of the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
Capacity40 L
Weight1.3 kg
Dimensions55×32×27 cm
Airline fit14%
Price$100

Key differences between the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M and Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 26 accept both. 136 accept only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M, and 0 accept only the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.

Only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, 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, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack: which should you pack?

The Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack carries 7L more than the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M (33L vs. 40L), 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 Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M is the better call.