Osprey Nebula 32 vs. Matador SEG28 Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Nebula 32 | Feature | Matador SEG28 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D recycled nylon, PFAS-free DWR | 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 Osprey Nebula 32 and Matador SEG28 Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Osprey Nebula 32; Yes on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Nebula 32; Removable on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Nebula 32; 8 on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Osprey Nebula 32; 1, side on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 25 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Nebula 32, and 50 accept only the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
Only the Matador SEG28 Backpack fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Oman Air, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Osprey Nebula 32 vs. Matador SEG28 Backpack: which should you pack?
The Osprey Nebula 32 carries 4L more than the Matador SEG28 Backpack (32L vs. 28L), while the Osprey Nebula 32 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador SEG28 Backpack fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Nebula 32; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Nebula 32 is the better call.