Pakt Aero Travel Backpack vs. Matador SEG28 Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pakt Aero Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $260 |
Feature by feature
| Pakt Aero Travel Backpack | Feature | Matador SEG28 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Aeroweave 210D Nylon ripstop | 420D Bluesign® nylon UHMWPE |
Matador SEG28 Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack and Matador SEG28 Backpack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack; Top on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack; Yes on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack; 8 on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 2 accept only the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
Only the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Pakt Aero Travel Backpack vs. Matador SEG28 Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pakt Aero Travel Backpack carries 7L more than the Matador SEG28 Backpack (35L vs. 28L), while the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack fits 41% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack is the better call.