Does the MATEIN Carry on Backpack, Extra Large Expandable Travel Backpack fit as a carry-on?
By its listed size it fits 35 of 38 airlines that publish a carry-on limit, is borderline on 3.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 19 × 13 × 8 in (48 × 33 × 20 cm) |
|---|---|
| Volume | 40 L |
| Empty weight | 2.2 lb (1.0 kg) |
| Laptop sleeve | up to 17 in |
| Wheels | none |
| List price | $43.97 (seen 2026-10-19) |
Against the usual US limit
Dashed and yellow: American Airlines' carry-on limit, 22 × 14 × 9 in. Coloured: this bag's listed size.
Every airline
| Airline | carry-on limit | This bag |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ||
| Alaska Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Allegiant Air | 10 × 16 × 22 in (25 × 41 × 56 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| American Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Avelo Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Breeze Airways | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Frontier Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Southwest Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| Sun Country Airlines | 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm) | Fits 3 in to spare |
| United Airlines | 9 × 14 × 22 in (23 × 36 × 56 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.8 in to spare |
| Air Canada | 9 × 15.5 × 21.5 in (23 × 39 × 55 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Porter Airlines | 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 39 × 23 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Viva Aerobus | 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| Volaris | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.8 in to spare |
| WestJet | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Copa Airlines | 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14.2 × 10.2 in) | Fits 1.2 in to spare |
| LATAM Airlines | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in) | Fits 1.4 in to spare |
| Air France | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.8 in to spare |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.8 in to spare |
| Iberia | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.8 in to spare |
| Icelandair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too deep |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.8 in to spare |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits 1.1 in to spare |
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too deep |
| Turkish Airlines | 23 × 40 × 55 cm (9.1 × 15.7 × 21.7 in) | Fits 1.1 in to spare |
| Virgin Atlantic | 23 × 36 × 56 cm (9.1 × 14.2 × 22 in) | Fits 1.1 in to spare |
| Vueling | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Borderline 0.1 in over, too deep |
| Wizz Air | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits 1.1 in to spare |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in) | Fits 0.7 in to spare |
| Japan Airlines | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.8 in to spare |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Fits 1.1 in to spare |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in) | Fits 0.7 in to spare |
"Borderline" means over by no more than the rounding in published sizes (0.5 cm, about 0.2 in). It may pass at the gate, but we don't promise it.
Why it's in our list
- #19 in Backpacks on Amazon, October 2026Amazon best seller
Where these numbers come from
- amazon.comretailer listing
Notes from our data check
Amazon-only listing from the MATEIN store; matein.com does not list this model under this name. Seller bullets: 'Dimensions 19*13*8inch, Lightweight 1Kg(2.2lb)' and 'Unzipping to get 45L storage'. Product table: 'Item Dimensions D x W x H 8"D x 13"W x 19"H', 'Item Weight 0.89 kg', 'Storage Volume 40 liters', 'Compatible Device Size Maximum 17 inches' (laptopIn from this table row; the bullets give no laptop size). The expanded size is not published, so expandedDims is null; the depth will exceed 8 in when expanded. CONFLICT: weight 1 kg (bullet) vs 0.89 kg (table); bullet stored. Style 1159BLK; manufacturer 'YoTwo'. Price: List Price $43.97, selling at $22.49. Derived values: cm from inches.