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title: "Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs Ortlieb Atrack"
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# Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Ortlieb Atrack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cir7a6t7pe/matador-freerain28-waterproof-packable-backpack/)

by [Matador](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Matador)

![Front facing view of the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629965111/carryons/Freerain_28_koi8fw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.35 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54.6×27.9×20.3 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack | Feature | Ortlieb Atrack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
|  | Compression | removable |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
|  | Passport | N |
|  | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>70D Robic® nylon UHMWPE, PU waterproofing 50D nylon mini ripstop</td><td>PS33</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Ortlieb Atrack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zd6xitx8u5/ortlieb-atrack/)

by [Ortlieb](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Ortlieb)

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Atrack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630938284/carryons/Atrack_ahckdj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.43 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×26×5 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$260</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack and Ortlieb Atrack

-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Yes on the Ortlieb Atrack.

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 89 accept both. 42 accept only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack.

### Only the Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Turkish Airlines.

## Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Ortlieb Atrack: which should you pack?

The **Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack** carries 3L more than the **Ortlieb Atrack** (28L vs. 25L), while the **Matador Freerain28 Waterproof Packable Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.35kg (vs. 1.43kg). 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.