Pakt Travel Backpack vs. Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pakt Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $325 |
Feature by feature
| Pakt Travel Backpack | Feature | Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | 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 | |
| 500D recycled nylon | 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 Pakt Travel Backpack and Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Pakt Travel Backpack; 4 on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Pakt Travel Backpack; Top, back on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 130 accept both. 0 accept only the Pakt Travel Backpack, and 5 accept only the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
Only the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Pakt Travel Backpack vs. Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pakt Travel Backpack carries the same capacity as the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack (35L vs. 35L), while the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pakt Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack is the better call.