Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack vs. Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack | Feature | Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| Hip Belt | removable | |
| Sternum Strap | removable | |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Ripstop Polyester w/ TPU Coating | 420D Bluesign recycled nylon |
Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $290 |
Key differences between the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack and Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; Top, back on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; 16in on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; 5 on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 135 accept both. 43 accept only the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
Only the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack vs. Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack carries 9L more than the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack (26L vs. 35L), while the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack is the better call.