Matador Freefly16 vs. Salkan The Daypack 20L
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 | Salkan The Daypack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| Passport | back | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish |
Salkan The Daypack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $165 |
Key differences between the Matador Freefly16 and Salkan The Daypack 20L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Matador Freefly16; No on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Matador Freefly16; 15in on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Matador Freefly16; 4 on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
Both have: 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. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the Matador Freefly16, and 0 accept only the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
Only the Matador Freefly16 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Matador Freefly16 vs. Salkan The Daypack 20L: which should you pack?
The Salkan The Daypack 20L carries 4L more than the Matador Freefly16 (16L vs. 20L), 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 Salkan The Daypack 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freefly16 is the better call.