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# Waterfield Air Porter vs. Matador ReFraction

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Waterfield Air Porter](https://onebag.travel/carryon/53yii2r1hk/waterfield-air-porter/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$420</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Waterfield Air Porter | Feature | Matador ReFraction |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1680 Denier black Ballistic nylon</td><td>Recycled nylon, Bluesign® approved</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Matador ReFraction](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rrd96z4gxh/matador-refraction/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador ReFraction](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990384/carryons/matador-refraction-rrd96z4gxh.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>43×25×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Waterfield Air Porter and Matador ReFraction

-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the Waterfield Air Porter; Yes on the Matador ReFraction.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Waterfield Air Porter; No on the Matador ReFraction.
-   **Main compartments:** 7 on the Waterfield Air Porter; 2 on the Matador ReFraction.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 180 accept both. 0 accept only the Waterfield Air Porter, and 1 accept only the Matador ReFraction.

### Only the Matador ReFraction fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

## Waterfield Air Porter vs. Matador ReFraction: which should you pack?

The **Waterfield Air Porter** carries 6L more than the **Matador ReFraction** (22L vs. 16L), while the **Matador ReFraction** is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Matador ReFraction** fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Waterfield Air Porter; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador ReFraction is the better call.