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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/40ql564fuq/matador-freefly16/iafupe4rrv/fjallraven-singi-20/"
title: "Matador Freefly16 vs Fjallraven Singi 20 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Matador Freefly16 vs Fjallraven Singi 20: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Matador Freefly16 vs. Fjallraven Singi 20

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

## [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>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>70D Robic nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free</td><td>100% polyester 600D (recycled)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Singi 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/iafupe4rrv/fjallraven-singi-20/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Singi 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624370043/carryons/Fjallraven_Singi_20_xz2as1.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×28×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$85</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.