Matador Freefly16 vs. Fjallraven Singi 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Matador Freefly16
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×25×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Matador Freefly16 | Feature | Fjallraven Singi 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| Passport | top | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 70D Robic nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free | 100% polyester 600D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Singi 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $85 |
Key differences between the Matador Freefly16 and Fjallraven Singi 20
- Opening: Other on the Matador Freefly16; Top zip on the Fjallraven Singi 20.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Matador Freefly16; 13in on the Fjallraven Singi 20.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Matador Freefly16; 3 on the Fjallraven Singi 20.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Matador Freefly16, and 5 accept only the Fjallraven Singi 20.
Only the Fjallraven Singi 20 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Matador Freefly16 vs. Fjallraven Singi 20: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Singi 20 carries 4L more than the Matador Freefly16 (16L vs. 20L), while the Matador Freefly16 is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Singi 20 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Singi 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freefly16 is the better call.