Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack vs. Travel Pack 3
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $290 |
Feature by feature
| Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack | Feature | Travel Pack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, back | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D Bluesign recycled nylon | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon |
Key differences between the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack and Travel Pack 3
- Compression straps: 4 on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; Yes on the Travel Pack 3.
- Passport pocket: Top, back on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; Top, side on the Travel Pack 3.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; Yes on the Travel Pack 3.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; Optional on the Travel Pack 3.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 129 accept both. 6 accept only the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Travel Pack 3.
Only the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack fits
Oman Air, Pakistan International, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack vs. Travel Pack 3: which should you pack?
The Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack carries the same capacity as the Travel Pack 3 (35L vs. 35L), while the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack is the better call.