When packing for a weekend escape or navigating busy airport terminals, the right travel bag or backpack makes all the difference. We build bags designed to move with you. Bags that are durable, versatile, and made to go further.
The Wheeled Kit Bag 40L and the Travel Backpack 40L are both ideal for 3-5 day trips. Each one is carry-on friendly, sustainably made and constructed with smart features for real travel. Whether you roll or carry, these cabin-ready travel bags are built to perform.
The question is which one is right for you... Wheeled Kit Bag 40L or Travel Backpack 40L?
While both bags offer a 40L capacity and are designed to meet most airline cabin size restrictions, how they carry and how they pack sets them apart:
Made for smooth transitions and structured packing, the Wheeled Kit Bag 40L is the go-to for effortless travel. With durable all-terrain wheels, a telescopic handle and optional backpack straps, it offers flexibility without compromise.
Key Features:
Perfect for: Travellers who want structured packing, smooth rolling, and carry flexibility for airports, platforms and short breaks.
Lightweight, hands-free, and adaptable, the Travel Backpack 40L is designed for city-hopping, active breaks and fast-moving itineraries. It packs like a suitcase, wears like a backpack and keeps everything within easy reach.
Key Features:
Perfect for: Travellers who want lightweight flexibility, hands-free movement and organised access on the go.
Both bags are crafted to withstand travel's toughest moments-without compromising sustainability.
Both the Wheeled Kit Bag 40L and Travel Backpack 40L meet most airlines’ cabin size requirements—but it's always worth checking the specifics before you fly.
With dimensions of 55 x 35 x 23cm for the Wheeled Kit Bag 40L and 55 x 35 x 20cm for the Travel Backpack 40L, these bags are compliant with the majority of full-service airlines, including:
The Travel Backpack 40L is also accepted on airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways thanks to its slimmer profile.
Budget airlines such as Ryanair and Wizz Air have stricter cabin size limits. The Wheeled Kit Bag 40L is likely to exceed their standard free carry-on allowance, while the Travel Backpack 40L may still be permitted if you've booked priority boarding or an additional cabin bag.
Tip: Always check the carry-on policy of your airline before travelling and read our article on how to navigate the ever-changing airline luggage policies. Some require you to factor in wheels and handles in the measurements.
Both bags feature padded laptop compartments for devices up to 16". The Travel Backpack 40L offers side access and internal tech storage-ideal for hybrid work and travel.
Both are sustainably made, cabin-ready, and built to go the distance.
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