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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6d1zzrzijb/matador-seg30-segmented-backpack/efhlaty7jl/jansport-driver-8-backpack/"
title: "Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs Jansport Driver 8 Backpack"
description: "Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs Jansport Driver 8 Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6d1zzrzijb/matador-seg30-segmented-backpack/efhlaty7jl/jansport-driver-8-backpack/"
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# Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs. Jansport Driver 8 Backpack

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

## [Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6d1zzrzijb/matador-seg30-segmented-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629955590/carryons/Matador_Seg30_zetvl9.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×25×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420D nylon outer with UTS waterproofing, 100D Robic® Dynatec weave interior liners/dividers</td><td>600 Denier Polyester / 420 Denier Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Jansport Driver 8 Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/efhlaty7jl/jansport-driver-8-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Jansport Driver 8 Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618200672/carryons/Driver8_Backpack_kcavvi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>36 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×35×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>38%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.