Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus
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 Superbreak Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 | 300 Denier Recycled Polyester |
Jansport Superbreak Plus
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $40 |
Key differences between the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack and Jansport Superbreak Plus
- Opening: Other on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; Top zip on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; 15in on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; 1 on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
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. 75 accept both. 1 accept only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack, and 68 accept only the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Jansport Superbreak Plus fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus: which should you pack?
The Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack carries 4L more than the Jansport Superbreak Plus (30L vs. 26L), while the Jansport Superbreak Plus is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Superbreak Plus fits 76% 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 Jansport Superbreak Plus is the better call.