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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7o5bvw3uvt/tomtoc-travel-backpack-40l/ouuk96r7wa/matein-40l-elite-travel-backpack/"
title: "tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack"
description: "tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack

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

## [tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7o5bvw3uvt/tomtoc-travel-backpack-40l/)

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

![Front facing view of the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/dq2seplohtz1dtcnhnpj)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>0 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×34×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Nylon Fabric</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ouuk96r7wa/matein-40l-elite-travel-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1659974704/carryons/maiten_rgeg1q.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.91 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×34×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.