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title: "The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs Salkan The Longhaul 45L"
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# The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs. Salkan The Longhaul 45L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [The Moderne Explorer Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/df0jz4krta/the-moderne-explorer-backpack/)

by [Moderne Gentleman](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Moderne Gentleman)

![Front facing view of the The Moderne Explorer Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618313856/carryons/The_Moderne_Explorer_Backpack_uf8bp7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>90%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$149</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| The Moderne Explorer Backpack | Feature | Salkan The Longhaul 45L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 55L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Polyester</td><td>Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Salkan The Longhaul 45L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/x6d1tkgt1s/salkan-the-longhaul-45l/)

by [Salkan](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Salkan)

![Front facing view of the Salkan The Longhaul 45L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990323/carryons/salkan-the-longhaul-45l-x6d1tkgt1s.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>66×32×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$380</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the The Moderne Explorer Backpack and Salkan The Longhaul 45L

-   **Compression straps:** No on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; 4 on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
-   **Passport pocket:** Yes on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; Back on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; Removable on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; Yes on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2 on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; 2, side on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 169 accept only the The Moderne Explorer Backpack, and 0 accept only the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.

### Only the The Moderne Explorer Backpack fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs. Salkan The Longhaul 45L: which should you pack?

The **Salkan The Longhaul 45L** carries 10L more than the **The Moderne Explorer Backpack** (35L vs. 45L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **The Moderne Explorer Backpack** fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Salkan The Longhaul 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Salkan The Longhaul 45L is the better call.