MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack vs. Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
Feature by feature
| MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack | Feature | Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Passthrough | N | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon Fabric | 1000D Polina with wax coating, 150D Recycled polyester |
Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack and Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; Top zip on the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; 15in on the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; 1 on the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. 136 accept both. 0 accept only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack, and 38 accept only the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack vs. Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack carries 15L more than the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack (40L vs. 25L), while the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.91kg (vs. 1.05kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack fits 92% 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.