Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Tundra Backpack Teal

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 BackpackFeatureTundra Backpack Teal
Storage
Compression
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 0
Passport
Passthrough
Carry
Y Backpack Y
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

Tundra Backpack Teal

Front facing view of the Tundra Backpack Teal
Capacity27 L
Weight0.8 kg
Dimensions49×36×21 cm
Airline fit67%
Price$70

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 118 accept both. 13 accept only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack, and 8 accept only the Tundra Backpack Teal.

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 , Sky Airlines.

Only the Tundra Backpack Teal fits

Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.

Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Tundra Backpack Teal: which should you pack?

The Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack carries 1L more than the Tundra Backpack Teal (28L vs. 27L), while the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.35kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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.