Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack vs. Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×25×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $475 |
Feature by feature
| Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack | Feature | Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| 31L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Challenge Sailcloth Ecopak® EPLX600 | 210D Robic® high tenacity nylon, UTS coated, DWR finish |
Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack and Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack; Top on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack; No on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack; Yes on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack; No on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack; No on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack.
Both have: compression 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. 89 accept both. 92 accept only the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack, and 0 accept only the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack.
Only the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack vs. Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack carries 10L more than the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack (18L vs. 28L), while the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack is the better call.