Wandrd PRVKE 21 vs. Matador SEG28 Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Wandrd PRVKE 21 | Feature | Matador SEG28 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Tarpaulin and Ballistic 1680 D Nylon Weather Resistant YKK Zippers | 420D Bluesign® nylon UHMWPE |
Matador SEG28 Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Wandrd PRVKE 21 and Matador SEG28 Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; 4 on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; Top on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; 16in on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; 8 on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Wandrd PRVKE 21; No on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 75 accept both. 101 accept only the Wandrd PRVKE 21, and 0 accept only the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
Only the Wandrd PRVKE 21 fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Wandrd PRVKE 21 vs. Matador SEG28 Backpack: which should you pack?
The Matador SEG28 Backpack carries 7L more than the Wandrd PRVKE 21 (21L vs. 28L), while the Matador SEG28 Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Wandrd PRVKE 21 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador SEG28 Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG28 Backpack is the better call.