Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Exped Impulse 30
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 | Exped Impulse 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | Y | |
| 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 | N |
| 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 | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack and Exped Impulse 30
- Opening: Other on the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Top zip on the Exped Impulse 30.
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. 130 accept both. 1 accept only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the Exped Impulse 30.
Only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Exped Impulse 30: which should you pack?
The Exped Impulse 30 carries 2L more than the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack (28L vs. 30L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 Exped Impulse 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.