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title: "Pakt Aero Travel Backpack vs Matador SEG28 Backpack"
description: "Pakt Aero Travel Backpack vs Matador SEG28 Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Pakt Aero Travel Backpack vs. Matador SEG28 Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Pakt Aero Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/8odmvoxk1w/pakt-aero-travel-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Pakt Aero Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990498/carryons/pakt-aero-travel-backpack-8odmvoxk1w.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>41%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$260</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Aeroweave 210D Nylon ripstop</td><td>420D Bluesign® nylon UHMWPE</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Matador SEG28 Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/p9kpxe6xqm/matador-seg28-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador SEG28 Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990382/carryons/matador-seg28-backpack-p9kpxe6xqm.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×30×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>40%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.