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# Waymark Mile 28L vs. Matador Freefly16

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

## [Waymark Mile 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/3pgsq7r6hz/waymark-mile-28l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Waymark Mile 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990725/carryons/waymark-mile-28l-3pgsq7r6hz.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>57×28×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>17%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Waymark Mile 28L | Feature | Matador Freefly16 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 3 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport |  |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | 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>Recycled ECOPAK EPX200</td><td>70D Robic nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Matador Freefly16](https://onebag.travel/carryon/40ql564fuq/matador-freefly16/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador Freefly16](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990382/carryons/matador-freefly16-40ql564fuq.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×25×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Waymark Mile 28L and Matador Freefly16

-   **Compression straps:** 3 on the Waymark Mile 28L; 2 on the Matador Freefly16.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Waymark Mile 28L; Removable on the Matador Freefly16.

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 32 accept both. 0 accept only the Waymark Mile 28L, and 144 accept only the Matador Freefly16.

### Only the Matador Freefly16 fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Waymark Mile 28L vs. Matador Freefly16: which should you pack?

The **Waymark Mile 28L** carries 12L more than the **Matador Freefly16** (28L vs. 16L), while the **Matador Freefly16** is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Matador Freefly16** fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Waymark Mile 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freefly16 is the better call.