Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L | Feature | Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.9-oz 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a TPU coating | 100.0% Polyester |
Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L and Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 16in on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 2 on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
- Rain cover: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; Yes on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 1, side on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 26 accept both. 24 accept only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L, and 0 accept only the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
Only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Nostrum, Atlas Global, British Airways, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, Kuwait Air, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack carries 2L more than the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L (38L vs. 40L), while the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L fits 26% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the better call.