3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack vs. Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack
| Capacity | 56 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 80×30×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack | Feature | Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 5 | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | Dyneema® 200-denier |
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 70×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 12% |
| Price | $380 |
Key differences between the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack and Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest
- Opening: Other on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; Rolltop on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; Removable on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest.
- Water resistant: No on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; Yes on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, water bottle pockets.
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 22 accept only the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest.
Only the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, China Southern, 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. Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest: which should you pack?
The 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack carries 16L more than the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest (56L vs. 40L), while the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest fits 12% 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 Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest is the better call.