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title: "Gregory Nano 28L vs Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack"
description: "Gregory Nano 28L vs Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Gregory Nano 28L vs. Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack

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

## [Gregory Nano 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/571tduqeup/gregory-nano-28l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Gregory Nano 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990371/carryons/gregory-nano-28l-571tduqeup.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×31×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$101</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D High Density 40% Recycled Nylon / 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 DWR</td><td>70D Robic® nylon UHMWPE, PU waterproofing 50D nylon mini ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cir7a6t7pe/matador-freerain28-waterproof-packable-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629965111/carryons/Freerain_28_koi8fw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.35 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54.6×27.9×20.3 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.