Jansport Agave vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Jansport Agave | Feature | Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby | Waterproof 30D Cordura® ripstop nylon |
Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Jansport Agave and Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Agave; Rolltop on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Jansport Agave; No on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Agave; No on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 133 accept both. 3 accept only the Jansport Agave, and 2 accept only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Only the Jansport Agave fits
Etihad Airways, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways.
Only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines.
Jansport Agave vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Agave carries the same capacity as the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack (32L vs. 32L), while the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Agave fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Agave; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.