ebags Luxon Travel Backpack vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
ebags Luxon Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| ebags Luxon Travel Backpack | Feature | MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 19in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Military-grade ballistic material with waterproof zippers and Hypalon reinforcements | 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 ebags Luxon Travel Backpack and MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack; Yes on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack; No on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack; No on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 19in on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack; 17in on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack; 2 on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 129 accept both. 0 accept only the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack, and 7 accept only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
Only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack fits
Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
ebags Luxon Travel Backpack vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack carries 40L more than the ebags Luxon Travel Backpack (0L vs. 40L), while the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.91kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is the better call.