Gregory Jade 43L vs. 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Gregory Jade 43L | Feature | 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 6 | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 40% Recycled 400D Polyester Ripstop with C0 DWR: designed without PFAS | Nylon |
3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack
| Capacity | 56 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 80×30×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Gregory Jade 43L and 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack
- Compression straps: 6 on the Gregory Jade 43L; 5 on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Gregory Jade 43L; No on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Gregory Jade 43L; 1 on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Gregory Jade 43L; No on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
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. 1 accept only the Gregory Jade 43L, and 0 accept only the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
Only the Gregory Jade 43L fits
Virgin America.
Gregory Jade 43L vs. 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack: which should you pack?
The 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack carries 13L more than the Gregory Jade 43L (43L vs. 56L), while the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Jade 43L fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack is the better call.