Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs. Lander Traveler Bag 35L
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 | Lander Traveler Bag 35L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | Cordura EcoMade |
Lander Traveler Bag 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 61×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $175 |
Key differences between the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack and Lander Traveler Bag 35L
- Compression straps: No on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; Yes on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; Yes on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; 17in on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; 3 on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
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. 10 accept both. 66 accept only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack, and 0 accept only the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
Only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack fits
Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs. Lander Traveler Bag 35L: which should you pack?
The Lander Traveler Bag 35L carries 5L more than the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack (30L vs. 35L), while the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Lander Traveler Bag 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack is the better call.