Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley vs. Mei Voyageur
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 3.12 kg |
| Dimensions | 70×37×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $449 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley | Feature | Mei Voyageur |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester, 100% Nylon | 1000 denier Cordura® |
Mei Voyageur
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $136 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley and Mei Voyageur
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; Yes on the Mei Voyageur.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; Yes on the Mei Voyageur.
- Sternum strap: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; Yes on the Mei Voyageur.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; 3 on the Mei Voyageur.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; No on the Mei Voyageur.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; Yes on the Mei Voyageur.
Both have: compression straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley, and 86 accept only the Mei Voyageur.
Only the Mei Voyageur fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin America, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley vs. Mei Voyageur: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley carries 2L more than the Mei Voyageur (50L vs. 48L), while the Mei Voyageur is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 3.12kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mei Voyageur fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley; if you want to travel lighter, the Mei Voyageur is the better call.