Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs. Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
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 | Matador SEG42 Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D nylon outer with UTS waterproofing, 100D Robic® Dynatec weave interior liners/dividers | 840D nylon outer high wear panels, PU waterproofing 420D nylon outer low wear panels, UTS waterproofing 100D Robic® Dynatec weave interior liners/dividers, UTS waterproofing 210D bonded nylon thread, bartack reinforced construction |
Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack and Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
- Passport pocket: No on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; Yes on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; Removable on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; 15in on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; 6 on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; Yes on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; No on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
Both have: 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. 25 accept both. 51 accept only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack, and 0 accept only the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
Only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack fits
Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack vs. Matador SEG42 Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Matador SEG42 Travel Pack carries 12L more than the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack (30L vs. 42L), while the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Matador SEG42 Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack is the better call.