Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $189 |
Feature by feature
| Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack | Feature | MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waterproof Elastic Polymer | Nylon Fabric |
MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
Key differences between the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack and MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack; 17in on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack; Yes on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack; 2 on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 136 accept both. 7 accept only the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
Only the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack carries 10L more than the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack (30L vs. 40L), while the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.91kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack fits 76% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is the better call.