The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs. Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
The Moderne Explorer Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $149 |
Feature by feature
| The Moderne Explorer Backpack | Feature | Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | TPU main fabric |
Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the The Moderne Explorer Backpack and Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L
- Passport pocket: Yes on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; Side on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; 13in on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; 2 on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; No on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 171 accept both. 0 accept only the The Moderne Explorer Backpack, and 10 accept only the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L.
Only the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs. Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L: which should you pack?
The The Moderne Explorer Backpack carries 3L more than the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L (35L vs. 32L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L is the better call.