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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/ea1a829e-054c-4f58-ba27-eb09d63d7436/thule-crossover-32l/zzfdnbg8w2/matador-seg42-travel-pack/"
title: "Thule Crossover 32L vs Matador SEG42 Travel Pack"
description: "Thule Crossover 32L vs Matador SEG42 Travel Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Thule Crossover 32L vs. Matador SEG42 Travel Pack

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

## [Thule Crossover 32L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ea1a829e-054c-4f58-ba27-eb09d63d7436/thule-crossover-32l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Thule Crossover 32L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/atawt8gsvcmpvlq6tzvf)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×32×31 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>13%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Dobby nylon</td><td>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</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Matador SEG42 Travel Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zzfdnbg8w2/matador-seg42-travel-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617867815/carryons/SEG42_Travel_Pack_lotqxa.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>42 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×31×28 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>13%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$210</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.