Matador Freefly16 vs. HikePro
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 | HikePro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| Passport | front | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | N |
| Material | |
| 70D Robic nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free | High Quality Water and Tear Resistant Nylon material |
Key differences between the Matador Freefly16 and HikePro
- Compression straps: 2 on the Matador Freefly16; No on the HikePro.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Matador Freefly16; No on the HikePro.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Matador Freefly16; No on the HikePro.
Both have: backpack straps, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the Matador Freefly16, and 3 accept only the HikePro.
Only the Matador Freefly16 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the HikePro fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Matador Freefly16 vs. HikePro: which should you pack?
The HikePro carries 4L more than the Matador Freefly16 (16L vs. 20L), while the Matador Freefly16 is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the HikePro fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the HikePro; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freefly16 is the better call.