Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS vs. Eastpak Travelpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×25×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $95 |
Feature by feature
| Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS | Feature | Eastpak Travelpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 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 Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS and Eastpak Travelpack
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; Hideable on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; No on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; 17in on the Eastpak Travelpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; 2 on the Eastpak Travelpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 88 accept both. 99 accept only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS, and 0 accept only the Eastpak Travelpack.
Only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS vs. Eastpak Travelpack: which should you pack?
The Eastpak Travelpack carries 16L more than the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS (26L vs. 42L), while the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS fits 99% 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 Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS is the better call.