Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 vs. Eastpak Travelpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Vaude Mundo Carryon 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 | Feature | Eastpak Travelpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600D Maxi Ripstop PU coated recycled PET | US: 60% nylon and 40% polyester EU: 100% polyester |
Eastpak Travelpack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $105 |
Key differences between the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 and Eastpak Travelpack
- Passport pocket: Top on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; Front on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; No on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; 17in on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; No on the Eastpak Travelpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 87 accept both. 42 accept only the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38, and 1 accept only the Eastpak Travelpack.
Only the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Turkish Airlines.
Only the Eastpak Travelpack fits
Cayman Airways.
Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 vs. Eastpak Travelpack: which should you pack?
The Eastpak Travelpack carries 4L more than the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 (38L vs. 42L), while the Eastpak Travelpack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 fits 68% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eastpak Travelpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Eastpak Travelpack is the better call.