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title: "Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs Matador SEG28 Backpack"
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# Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs. Matador SEG28 Backpack

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

## [Aer Travel Pack 2 Small](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9xu51kf1km/aer-travel-pack-2-small/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620122261/carryons/Aer_Travel_Pack_2_Small_hkws6h.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>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×33×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$229</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Aer Travel Pack 2 Small | Feature | Matador SEG28 Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | 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>700D Cordura</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 Aer Travel Pack 2 Small and Matador SEG28 Backpack

-   **Passport pocket:** Top, side on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; Top on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** Optional on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; Removable on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 5 on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; 8 on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.

Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 99 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small, and 0 accept only the Matador SEG28 Backpack.

### Only the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small fits

Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs. Matador SEG28 Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Aer Travel Pack 2 Small** carries the same capacity as the **Matador SEG28 Backpack** (28L vs. 28L), while the **Matador SEG28 Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer Travel Pack 2 Small** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG28 Backpack is the better call.