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title: "Lowe Alpine Edge 22 vs Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack"
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# Lowe Alpine Edge 22 vs. Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Lowe Alpine Edge 22](https://onebag.travel/carryon/02onhar3qa/lowe-alpine-edge-22/)

by [Lowe Alpine](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Lowe Alpine)

![Front facing view of the Lowe Alpine Edge 22](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990378/carryons/lowe-alpine-edge-22-02onhar3qa.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×29×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$81</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Lowe Alpine Edge 22 | Feature | Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>70D Robic® nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/fqc60l6hae/matador-freerain22-waterproof-packable-backpack/)

by [Matador](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Matador)

![Front facing view of the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629963005/carryons/Freerain22_Waterproof_Packable_Backpack_cbg8of.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×27×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Lowe Alpine Edge 22 and Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack

-   **Opening:** Other on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; Rolltop on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; Front on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; No on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; 2 on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 0 accept only the Lowe Alpine Edge 22, and 99 accept only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.

### Only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits

Aer Lingus, 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, 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, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, 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, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Lowe Alpine Edge 22 vs. Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Lowe Alpine Edge 22** carries the same capacity as the **Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack** (22L vs. 22L), while the **Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Lowe Alpine Edge 22; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.