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title: "Hill People Gear Umlindi vs Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack"
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# Hill People Gear Umlindi vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack

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

## [Hill People Gear Umlindi](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5xf2c0m4xz/hill-people-gear-umlindi/)

by [Hill People Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Hill People Gear)

![Front facing view of the Hill People Gear Umlindi](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601045/carryons/hillpeopleumlindi_a9wk2p.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Hill People Gear Umlindi | Feature | Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>500d Cordura</td><td>Waterproof 30D Cordura® ripstop nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/v1qtm1zkob/matador-freerain32-waterproof-packable-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617871706/carryons/Freerain32_Waterproof_Packable_Backpack_rmd9ln.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×28×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$95</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Hill People Gear Umlindi and Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; Rolltop on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; Yes on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 135 accept both. 39 accept only the Hill People Gear Umlindi, and 0 accept only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.

### Only the Hill People Gear Umlindi 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, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

## Hill People Gear Umlindi vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack** carries 9L more than the **Hill People Gear Umlindi** (23L vs. 32L), while the **Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Hill People Gear Umlindi** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.