Gregory Alpaca 40 vs. Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Alpaca 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 57.9×33.8×28.7 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Alpaca 40 | Feature | Matador SEG42 Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 40% Recycled 900D Polyester Ripstop with TPU Weather resistant coating | 840D nylon outer high wear panels, PU waterproofing 420D nylon outer low wear panels, UTS waterproofing 100D Robic® Dynatec weave interior liners/dividers, UTS waterproofing 210D bonded nylon thread, bartack reinforced construction |
Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Gregory Alpaca 40 and Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
- Passport pocket: Side on the Gregory Alpaca 40; Yes on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Gregory Alpaca 40; Removable on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Gregory Alpaca 40; 15in on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Gregory Alpaca 40; 6 on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Gregory Alpaca 40; Yes on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 0 accept only the Gregory Alpaca 40, and 23 accept only the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
Only the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, China Southern, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Gregory Alpaca 40 vs. Matador SEG42 Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Matador SEG42 Travel Pack carries 2L more than the Gregory Alpaca 40 (40L vs. 42L), while the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack fits 13% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack is the better call.