Patagonia Terravia 28L vs. Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Terravia 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Terravia 28L | Feature | Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 3 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 2.4-oz 70-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a PU coating | 210D Robic® high tenacity nylon, UTS coated, DWR finish |
Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Terravia 28L and Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack
- Compression straps: 3 on the Patagonia Terravia 28L; 4 on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack.
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Terravia 28L; Clamshell on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Patagonia Terravia 28L; Removable on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Patagonia Terravia 28L; No on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 32 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Terravia 28L, and 57 accept only the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack.
Only the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Patagonia Terravia 28L vs. Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Terravia 28L carries the same capacity as the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack (28L vs. 28L), while the Patagonia Terravia 28L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Terravia 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Terravia 28L is the better call.