Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L vs. Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×32×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $325 |
Feature by feature
| Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L | Feature | Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| 40L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, back |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D rNylon Wave PFAS-free | 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 One Travel Backpack 35L and Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L; 4 on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L; Top, back on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L; Yes on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L; Yes on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 134 accept both. 2 accept only the Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L, and 1 accept only the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack.
Only the Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack fits
Pakistan International.
Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L vs. Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L 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. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pakt One Travel Backpack 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack is the better call.