Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Osprey Pixel
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 | Osprey Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Material | |
| 70D Robic® nylon UHMWPE, PU waterproofing 50D nylon mini ripstop | |
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 117 accept both. 14 accept only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack, and 5 accept only the Osprey Pixel.
Only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Pakistan International, Sky Airlines.
Only the Osprey Pixel fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Osprey Pixel: which should you pack?
The Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack carries 2L more than the Osprey Pixel (28L vs. 26L), while the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.35kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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.