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title: "Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack vs Travel Pack 3"
description: "Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack vs Travel Pack 3: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack vs. Travel Pack 3

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

## [Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/gem0xvlwu2/matador-globerider35-travel-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990383/carryons/matador-globerider35-travel-backpack-gem0xvlwu2.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>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$290</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420D Bluesign recycled nylon</td><td>1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Travel Pack 3](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rjqv8c8bu9/travel-pack-3/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>68%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$249</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.