MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L 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 | Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L 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 | 750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester |
Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack and Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; Top zip on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; 15in on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; 1 on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L 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 Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L 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. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack: which should you pack?
The MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack carries 15L more than the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack (40L vs. 25L), while the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.91kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L 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.