Matador Freefly16 vs. Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
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 | Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| Passport | side | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| 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 | 1, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 70D Robic nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free | ULTRA GRID Environmentally Friendly // PFC Free C0 DWR Face - 1500mm PU Backing |
Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
| Capacity | 11 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×20×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Matador Freefly16 and Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Matador Freefly16; No on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Matador Freefly16; No on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Matador Freefly16; No on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Matador Freefly16; 1, front on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
Both have: 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 11 accept only the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
Only the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Matador Freefly16 vs. Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L: which should you pack?
The Matador Freefly16 carries 5L more than the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L (16L vs. 11L), while the Matador Freefly16 is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador Freefly16; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freefly16 is the better call.