MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack vs. Vancropak Travel 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 | Vancropak Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Passthrough | ||
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon Fabric | Polyester Farbric |
Vancropak Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 82% |
Key differences between the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack and Vancropak Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; Yes on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; Hideable on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: No on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; Yes on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; No on the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 124 accept both. 12 accept only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack, and 31 accept only the Vancropak Travel Backpack.
Only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the Vancropak Travel Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, 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), Volotea, Xiamen.
MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack vs. Vancropak Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack carries the same capacity as the Vancropak Travel Backpack (40L vs. 40L), while the Vancropak Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.91kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Vancropak Travel Backpack fits 82% 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 Vancropak Travel Backpack is the better call.