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title: "Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs Salkan The Daypack 20L"
description: "Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs Salkan The Daypack 20L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs. Salkan The Daypack 20L

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 | Salkan The Daypack 20L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| 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>Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Salkan The Daypack 20L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t102h614fn/salkan-the-daypack-20l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Salkan The Daypack 20L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990432/carryons/salkan-the-daypack-20l-t102h614fn.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×29×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$165</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack and Salkan The Daypack 20L

-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; Back on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 13in on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; 15in on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1 on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; 2, side on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 75 accept both. 1 accept only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack, and 100 accept only the Salkan The Daypack 20L.

### Only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Salkan The Daypack 20L fits

Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs. Salkan The Daypack 20L: which should you pack?

The **Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack** carries 10L more than the **Salkan The Daypack 20L** (30L vs. 20L), while the **Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Salkan The Daypack 20L** fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack is the better call.