LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack

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

LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt

Front facing view of the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt
Capacity30 L
Weight2.175 kg
Dimensions52×35×14 cm
Airline fit88%
Price$215

Feature by feature

LBBJKT The Peloton AsphaltFeatureMatador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
Storage
Y Compression Y
45L Expanded Capacity None
2 Opening 2
N Passport N
Y Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
Y Hip Belt Y
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
17in 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
1000D CORDURA® Fabric by Invista™Waterproof 30D Cordura® ripstop nylon

Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack

Front facing view of the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
Capacity32 L
Weight0.3 kg
Dimensions51×28×23 cm
Airline fit71%
Price$95

Key differences between the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt and 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. 131 accept both. 35 accept only the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt, and 4 accept only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.

Only the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

Only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits

Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.

LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?

The Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack carries 2L more than the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt (30L vs. 32L), while the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 2.175kg). For carry-on flexibility, the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.