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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/l7wnre1e40/salkan-the-backpacker/zolk4bab/mei-voyageur/"
title: "Salkan "The Backpacker" vs Mei Voyageur"
description: "Salkan "The Backpacker" vs Mei Voyageur: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Mei Voyageur

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

## [Salkan "The Backpacker"](https://onebag.travel/carryon/l7wnre1e40/salkan-the-backpacker/)

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

![Front facing view of the Salkan "The Backpacker"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617602524/carryons/Salkan_Backpacker_Backpack_qrg22l.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>3.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>66×32×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$345</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Salkan "The Backpacker" | Feature | Mei Voyageur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| removable | Compression | Y |
| 55L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 4 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish</td><td>1000 denier Cordura®</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Mei Voyageur](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zolk4bab/mei-voyageur/)

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

![Front facing view of the Mei Voyageur](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/sz6i8mk6sscfluxhrkvz)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>48 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×36×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>46%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$136</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Salkan "The Backpacker" and Mei Voyageur

-   **Compression straps:** Removable on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; Yes on the Mei Voyageur.
-   **Opening:** Top flap on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; Clamshell on the Mei Voyageur.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; No on the Mei Voyageur.
-   **Rain cover:** Yes on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; No on the Mei Voyageur.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 4 on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; No on the Mei Voyageur.

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

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

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 0 accept only the Salkan "The Backpacker", and 85 accept only the Mei Voyageur.

### Only the Mei Voyageur fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.

## Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Mei Voyageur: which should you pack?

The **Mei Voyageur** carries 3L more than the **Salkan "The Backpacker"** (45L vs. 48L), while the **Mei Voyageur** is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 3.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Mei Voyageur** fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mei Voyageur; if you want to travel lighter, the Mei Voyageur is the better call.