tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L | Feature | MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17.3in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2 | |
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
| Nylon Fabric | |
MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
Key differences between the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L and MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; No on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17.3in on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; 17in on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L, and 4 accept only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
Only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack fits
Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Royal Jordanian.
tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack carries 40L more than the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L (0L vs. 40L), while the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.91kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is the better call.