Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Macpac Rapaki 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 54.6×27.9×20.3 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack | Feature | Macpac Rapaki 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | ||
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| Passport | N | |
| Passthrough | N | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | N | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 70D Robic® nylon UHMWPE, PU waterproofing 50D nylon mini ripstop | 200D Recycled Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon |
Macpac Rapaki 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack and Macpac Rapaki 25
- Opening: Other on the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Top zip on the Macpac Rapaki 25.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack; 15in on the Macpac Rapaki 25.
Both have: 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. 73 accept both. 58 accept only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 25.
Only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Macpac Rapaki 25: which should you pack?
The Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack carries 3L more than the Macpac Rapaki 25 (28L vs. 25L), while the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.35kg (vs. 0.91kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.