Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
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 | Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 38L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, back |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Maxi Ripstop PU coated recycled PET | Nylon |
Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 and Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; Top, back on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; Yes on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; Yes on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; 8 on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
Both have: compression 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. 0 accept only the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38, and 14 accept only the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
Only the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L fits
American Eagle, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The Vaude Mundo Carryon 38 carries 10L more than the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L (38L vs. 28L), while the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L fits 76% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Vaude Mundo Carryon 38; if you want to travel lighter, the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.