Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs. Jansport Driver 8 Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×25×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack | Feature | Jansport Driver 8 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D nylon outer with UTS waterproofing, 100D Robic® Dynatec weave interior liners/dividers | 600 Denier Polyester / 420 Denier Nylon |
Jansport Driver 8 Backpack
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×35×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 38% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack and Jansport Driver 8 Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; Top zip on the Jansport Driver 8 Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; No on the Jansport Driver 8 Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; 15in on the Jansport Driver 8 Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 72 accept both. 4 accept only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack, and 0 accept only the Jansport Driver 8 Backpack.
Only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack fits
Croatia Air, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways.
Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs. Jansport Driver 8 Backpack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Driver 8 Backpack carries 6L more than the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack (30L vs. 36L), while the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Driver 8 Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack is the better call.