Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Ulvö 23
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Ulvö 23 | Feature | Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | 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 | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | 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 Fjallraven Ulvö 23 and Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Rolltop on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Removable on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; No on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23, and 0 accept only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö 23 carries 1L more than the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack (23L vs. 22L), while the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.