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# Matador Freefly16 vs. Mystery Ranch Scree 22

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 | Mystery Ranch Scree 22 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
|  | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | 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 | N |
| 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>X Grid 500D Nylon 6.6 70D Nylon Ripstop N.100 Robic R/S and 330 SD HITRA</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Mystery Ranch Scree 22](https://onebag.travel/carryon/n877lo2t6y/mystery-ranch-scree-22/)

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

![Front facing view of the Mystery Ranch Scree 22](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990388/carryons/mystery-ranch-scree-22-n877lo2t6y.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×25×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>39%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Matador Freefly16 and Mystery Ranch Scree 22

-   **Compression straps:** 2 on the Matador Freefly16; 5 on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Matador Freefly16; Removable on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Matador Freefly16; No on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 74 accept both. 102 accept only the Matador Freefly16, and 0 accept only the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.

### Only the Matador Freefly16 fits

Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Matador Freefly16 vs. Mystery Ranch Scree 22: which should you pack?

The **Mystery Ranch Scree 22** carries 6L more than the **Matador Freefly16** (16L vs. 22L), while the **Matador Freefly16** is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Mystery Ranch Scree 22; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freefly16 is the better call.