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title: "Jansport Agave vs Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack"
description: "Jansport Agave vs Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Jansport Agave vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack

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

## [Jansport Agave](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9mptl097qi/jansport-agave/)

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

![Front facing view of the Jansport Agave](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626345015/carryons/Jansport_Agave_xdxagl.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×35×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$70</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby</td><td>Waterproof 30D Cordura® ripstop nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/v1qtm1zkob/matador-freerain32-waterproof-packable-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617871706/carryons/Freerain32_Waterproof_Packable_Backpack_rmd9ln.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×28×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$95</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.
