DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $275 |
Feature by feature
| DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon | Feature | Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating | Waterproof 30D Cordura® ripstop nylon |
Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon and Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
- Passport pocket: Yes on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; No on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; Yes on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; No on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; 2 on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 135 accept both. 4 accept only the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon, and 0 accept only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Only the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon fits
Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways.
DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack carries 7L more than the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon (25L vs. 32L), while the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.