Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Tundra Backpack Teal
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 | Tundra 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
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| 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.