Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack vs. Minaal Carry-On 3.0
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 | Minaal Carry-On 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, back | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D Bluesign recycled nylon | 600D Picton |
Minaal Carry-On 3.0
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack and Minaal Carry-On 3.0
- Compression straps: 4 on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; 2 on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Passport pocket: Top, back on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; Back on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; No on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; Optional on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; No on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
- Rain cover: No on the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack; Yes on the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 33 accept only the Minaal Carry-On 3.0.
Only the Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack fits
Cayman Airways, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Only the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack vs. Minaal Carry-On 3.0: which should you pack?
The Matador GlobeRider35 Travel Backpack carries the same capacity as the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 (35L vs. 35L), while the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Minaal Carry-On 3.0 fits 86% 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 Minaal Carry-On 3.0 is the better call.