Gregory Nano 28L vs. Matador Freerain22 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 Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D High Density 40% Recycled Nylon / 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 DWR | 70D Robic® nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free |
Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Gregory Nano 28L and Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Gregory Nano 28L; Rolltop on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Gregory Nano 28L; Removable on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Gregory Nano 28L; 2 on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 131 accept both. 0 accept only the Gregory Nano 28L, and 43 accept only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Gregory Nano 28L vs. Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Gregory Nano 28L carries 6L more than the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack (28L vs. 22L), while the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits 92% 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 Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.