Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack vs. Matador SEG28 Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack | Feature | Matador SEG28 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| Hip Belt | removable | |
| Sternum Strap | removable | |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Ripstop Polyester w/ TPU Coating | 420D Bluesign® nylon UHMWPE |
Matador SEG28 Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack and Matador SEG28 Backpack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; Top on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; Yes on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; 16in on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack; 8 on the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, 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. 103 accept only the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Matador SEG28 Backpack.
Only the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, 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, easyJet, 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, Ravn Alaska, 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.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack vs. Matador SEG28 Backpack: which should you pack?
The Matador SEG28 Backpack carries 2L more than the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack (26L vs. 28L), while the Matador SEG28 Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador SEG28 Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG28 Backpack is the better call.