Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Fjallraven Kaipak 28
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 | Fjallraven Kaipak 28 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | ||
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 70D Robic® nylon UHMWPE, PU waterproofing 50D nylon mini ripstop | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D |
Fjallraven Kaipak 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack and Fjallraven Kaipak 28
- Opening: Other on the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Top zip on the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Removable on the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
- Rain cover: No on the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Yes on the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 32 accept both. 99 accept only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
Only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, 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, 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, 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, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Fjallraven Kaipak 28: which should you pack?
The Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 (28L vs. 28L), while the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.35kg (vs. 1.05kg). 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.