Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs. Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Minaal Carry-On 2.0
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Minaal Carry-On 2.0 | Feature | Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Cordura | 420D nylon outer with UTS waterproofing, 100D Robic® Dynatec weave interior liners/dividers |
Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×25×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 and Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack
- Passport pocket: Top on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; No on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; Yes on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; Removable on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; 13in on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; No on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack.
Both have: 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. 49 accept both. 37 accept only the Minaal Carry-On 2.0, and 27 accept only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack.
Only the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines.
Minaal Carry-On 2.0 vs. Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack: which should you pack?
The Minaal Carry-On 2.0 carries 4L more than the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack (34L vs. 30L), while the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Minaal Carry-On 2.0; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack is the better call.