Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | Nylon Fabric |
MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Clamshell on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 17in on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 2 on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 136 accept both. 45 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao 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.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack are both high-quality choices for a carry on backpack. The Tarahumara, standing at 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, is crafted with 500D Cordura. A lightweight backpack, it holds 16 liters of capacity but has nailed the comfortability aspect with its padded straps. One buyer lauded its perfect size for day hiking, along with its top-level build quality.
In contrast, the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is a larger beast standing at 21 inches tall, 34 inches wide and 51 inches deep. It promises great durability with its nylon build and offers a whopping 40 liters of capacity. Although it can surpass the dimensions allowed by few airlines, it comes equipped with a USB system for on-the-go charging, making it an excellent choice for tech-savvy travelers.
- Hill People Gear Tarahumara is taller and narrower, while MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is shorter and wider.
- Tarahumara is significantly lighter than the MATEIN backpack.
- MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack has a larger capacity and can fit a 17-inch laptop, while Tarahumara only supports small gadgets.
- The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is made of 500D Cordura, whereas the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is made of Nylon Fabric.
- Hill People Gear Tarahumara is compatible with all airlines, while MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is compatible with 98% of airlines.
- MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack includes a USB system for device charging, a feature not present in the Hill People Gear Tarahumara backpack.
While the two bags clearly have different audience targets, both come highly recommended by users. Buyers of the Tarahumara praised the bag's secure center zip and overall build quality, clearly a reliable accessory for light travels and day hikes. Meanwhile, the MATEIN backpack, despite its size, is praised for its affordability and an integrated USB system, catering to those who need more storage capacity and gadget accessibility during travel. Both bags have their own brigades of fans, making either a fine choice for a travel companion, depending on your needs.