Gregory Nano 28L vs. Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Nano 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $101 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Nano 28L | Feature | Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D High Density 40% Recycled Nylon / 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 DWR | 70D Robic® nylon UHMWPE, PU waterproofing 50D nylon mini ripstop |
Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 54.6×27.9×20.3 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Gregory Nano 28L and Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack
- Main compartments: 3 on the Gregory Nano 28L; 1 on the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Gregory Nano 28L; 2 on the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 129 accept both. 2 accept only the Gregory Nano 28L, and 2 accept only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Only the Gregory Nano 28L fits
Scoot, Tiger Airways.
Only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Pakistan International.
Gregory Nano 28L vs. Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Gregory Nano 28L carries the same capacity as the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack (28L vs. 28L), while the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.35kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Nano 28L fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Nano 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.