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title: "Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs Mei Voyageur"
description: "Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs Mei Voyageur: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. Mei Voyageur

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

## [Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/bigc8oiy89/patagonia-powslayer-backpack-38l/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×31×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>26%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L | Feature | Mei Voyageur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| 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 | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>7.9-oz 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a TPU coating</td><td>1000 denier Cordura®</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Mei Voyageur](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zolk4bab/mei-voyageur/)

by [Mountain Equipment Inc.](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mountain Equipment Inc.)

![Front facing view of the Mei Voyageur](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/sz6i8mk6sscfluxhrkvz)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>48 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×36×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>46%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$136</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L and Mei Voyageur

-   **Compression straps:** 4 on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; Yes on the Mei Voyageur.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; No on the Mei Voyageur.

Both have: 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. 50 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L, and 37 accept only the Mei Voyageur.

### Only the Mei Voyageur fits

Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.

## Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. Mei Voyageur: which should you pack?

The **Mei Voyageur** carries 10L more than the **Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L** (38L vs. 48L), while the **Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L** is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Mei Voyageur** fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mei Voyageur; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the better call.