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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6bcfgtdhtp/samsonite-ecodiver-travel-backpack-m/sarpws3aaj/airback-original/"
title: "Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs Airback Original"
description: "Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs Airback Original: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Airback Original

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

## [Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6bcfgtdhtp/samsonite-ecodiver-travel-backpack-m/)

by [Samsonite](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Samsonite)

![Front facing view of the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990434/carryons/samsonite-ecodiver-travel-backpack-m-6bcfgtdhtp.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>33 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×36×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$230</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M | Feature | Airback Original |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recyclex™ textiles with a water-repellent coating</td><td>100% Recycled Nylon 900D Face wax coating &amp; Back PU coating, GRS certified, PFC free</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Airback Original](https://onebag.travel/carryon/sarpws3aaj/airback-original/)

by [Airback](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Airback)

![Front facing view of the Airback Original](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990327/carryons/airback-original-sarpws3aaj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×32×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M and Airback Original

-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Removable on the Airback Original.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 158 accept both. 4 accept only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M, and 14 accept only the Airback Original.

### Only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits

American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

### Only the Airback Original fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.

## Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. Airback Original: which should you pack?

The **Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M** carries 11L more than the **Airback Original** (33L vs. 22L), while the **Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Airback Original** fits 91% 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 Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M is the better call.