Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack vs. Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $240 |
Feature by feature
| Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack | Feature | Matador SEG42 Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| 11L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| optional | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| RE/COR RN66 100% recycled nylon | 840D nylon outer high wear panels, PU waterproofing 420D nylon outer low wear panels, UTS waterproofing 100D Robic® Dynatec weave interior liners/dividers, UTS waterproofing 210D bonded nylon thread, bartack reinforced construction |
Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack and Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; No on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Yes on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Backpack straps: Optional on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Removable on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; Removable on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack; No on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
Both have: laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 25 accept both. 53 accept only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack, and 0 accept only the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
Only the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack fits
Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack vs. Matador SEG42 Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Matador SEG42 Travel Pack carries 19L more than the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack (23L vs. 42L), while the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack fits 41% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Code of Bell X-PAK EVO - Sling Pack is the better call.