MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack vs. Briggs & Riley Large Cargo 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 | Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Passthrough | Y | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon Fabric | 1600D ballistic nylon outer fabric |
Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×38×20.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $349 |
Key differences between the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack and Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; Top zip on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; 1 on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 84 accept both. 52 accept only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack, and 1 accept only the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
Only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Only the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack fits
Etihad Airways.
MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack vs. Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack: which should you pack?
The MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack carries 7L more than the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack (40L vs. 33L), while the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.91kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack fits 72% 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.