Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack vs. Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L
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 | Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 1 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 45L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D Bluesign recycled nylon | shell: Weatherproof 400D nylon canvas bottom: 900D nylon weatherproof zippers |
Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack and Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; 1 on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L.
- Passport pocket: Top, back on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; Top on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; Hideable on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; 7 on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; 2, side on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 49 accept both. 86 accept only the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L.
Only the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack vs. Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L: which should you pack?
The Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack carries the same capacity as the Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L (35L vs. 35L), while the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 2.1kg). 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.