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title: "Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs GORUCK Echo 16L"
description: "Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs GORUCK Echo 16L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. GORUCK Echo 16L

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

## [Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cir7a6t7pe/matador-freerain28-waterproof-packable-backpack/)

by [Matador](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Matador)

![Front facing view of the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629965111/carryons/Freerain_28_koi8fw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.35 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54.6×27.9×20.3 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack | Feature | GORUCK Echo 16L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
|  | Compression |  |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
|  | Passport |  |
|  | Passthrough |  |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack |  |
| removable | Hip Belt |  |
| Y | Sternum Strap |  |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop |  |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 0 |
|  | Organizer |  |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly |  |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder |  |
| Y | Water Resistant |  |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>70D Robic® nylon UHMWPE, PU waterproofing 50D nylon mini ripstop</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [GORUCK Echo 16L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/lte07wxkui/goruck-echo-16l/)

by [GORUCK](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=GORUCK)

![Front facing view of the GORUCK Echo 16L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/mo9z07zakjvcwldwbtr4)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>0×0×0 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. GORUCK Echo 16L: which should you pack?

The **Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack** carries 12L more than the **GORUCK Echo 16L** (28L vs. 16L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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.