Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Timbuk2 Aviator

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

Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack

Front facing view of the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack
Capacity28 L
Weight0.35 kg
Dimensions54.6×27.9×20.3 cm
Airline fit69%
Price$125

Feature by feature

Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable BackpackFeatureTimbuk2 Aviator
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

Timbuk2 Aviator

Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Aviator
Capacity30 L
Weight2 kg
Dimensions58×39×24 cm
Airline fit4%
Price$166

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 7 accept both. 124 accept only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Aviator.

Only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.

Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Timbuk2 Aviator: which should you pack?

The Timbuk2 Aviator carries 2L more than the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack (28L vs. 30L), while the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.35kg (vs. 2kg). 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 Timbuk2 Aviator; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.