---
url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/h5gduu6q1k/3fulgear-qidian-4016-ul-pack/xp6u55runy/burn-38l/"
title: "3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack vs BURN 38L - One Bag Travel"
description: "3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack vs BURN 38L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/h5gduu6q1k/3fulgear-qidian-4016-ul-pack/xp6u55runy/burn-38l/"
---
1.  [Home](https://onebag.travel/)
2.  [Carry-On Travel Backpacks](https://onebag.travel/carryons/)
3.  3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack vs. BURN 38L

# 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack vs. BURN 38L

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

## [3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/h5gduu6q1k/3fulgear-qidian-4016-ul-pack/)

by [3FULGear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=3FULGear)

![Front facing view of the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990466/carryons/3fulgear-qidian-40-16-ul-pack-h5gduu6q1k.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>56 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>80×30×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack | Feature | BURN 38L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 5 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Nylon</td><td>DX 210d Ripstop Fabric</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [BURN 38L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xp6u55runy/burn-38l/)

by [Mountain Laurel Designs](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mountain Laurel Designs)

![Front facing view of the BURN 38L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/ccx7ehlpytfmlfncmwjo)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.45 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>70×25×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>13%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack and BURN 38L

-   **Compression straps:** 5 on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; No on the BURN 38L.
-   **Opening:** Other on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; Rolltop on the BURN 38L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; 2 on the BURN 38L.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; Yes on the BURN 38L.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack, and 24 accept only the BURN 38L.

### Only the BURN 38L fits

Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.

## 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack vs. BURN 38L: which should you pack?

The **3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack** carries 18L more than the **BURN 38L** (56L vs. 38L), while the **BURN 38L** is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **BURN 38L** fits 13% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the BURN 38L is the better call.