Alchemy Equipment Daypack vs. Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Alchemy Equipment Daypack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×36×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Alchemy Equipment Daypack | Feature | Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waxed 600 denier Kodra (100% polyester) Embossed lining (100% polyester) Base: 3x PU-coated 900 denier Kodra | 70D Robic® nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free |
Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Alchemy Equipment Daypack and Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack; 2 on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack; Removable on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack; Removable on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack; No on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 158 accept both. 4 accept only the Alchemy Equipment Daypack, and 16 accept only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Only the Alchemy Equipment Daypack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Alchemy Equipment Daypack vs. Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack carries 2L more than the Alchemy Equipment Daypack (20L vs. 22L), while the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.