Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 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 | Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | Y | |
| 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 | 600D PES, 100D PA Ripstop |
Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
Key differences between the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack and Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28
- Opening: Other on the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Top zip on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
- Rain cover: No on the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
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 3 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28.
Only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways.
Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28: which should you pack?
The Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack carries the same capacity as the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 (28L vs. 28L), while the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.35kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Trans Alpine Pro 28 fits 70% 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.