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title: "Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack"
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# Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack

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

## [Fjallraven Ulvö 23](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6b94tehlf8/fjallraven-ulvo-23/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Ulvö 23](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624845524/carryons/Fjallraven_Ulvo_23_kdbzzh.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>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×28×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide</td><td>70D Robic® nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/fqc60l6hae/matador-freerain22-waterproof-packable-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629963005/carryons/Freerain22_Waterproof_Packable_Backpack_cbg8of.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×27×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.