Thule Crossover 32L vs. Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule Crossover 32L | Feature | Matador SEG42 Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Passthrough | N | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Dobby nylon | 840D nylon outer high wear panels, PU waterproofing 420D nylon outer low wear panels, UTS waterproofing 100D Robic® Dynatec weave interior liners/dividers, UTS waterproofing 210D bonded nylon thread, bartack reinforced construction |
Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Thule Crossover 32L and Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Thule Crossover 32L; Removable on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Thule Crossover 32L; Removable on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Thule Crossover 32L; 6 on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Thule Crossover 32L; No on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, laptop sleeve, 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. 23 accept both. 2 accept only the Thule Crossover 32L, and 2 accept only the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
Only the Thule Crossover 32L fits
Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air.
Only the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack fits
Island Air, Sun Country.
Thule Crossover 32L vs. Matador SEG42 Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Matador SEG42 Travel Pack carries 10L more than the Thule Crossover 32L (32L vs. 42L), while the Thule Crossover 32L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Thule Crossover 32L fits 13% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule Crossover 32L is the better call.