Hanchor Pipe T1 vs. Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Hanchor Pipe T1 | Feature | Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, front | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX21 | 210D Robic® high tenacity nylon, UTS coated, DWR finish |
Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Hanchor Pipe T1 and Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Hanchor Pipe T1; 4 on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Hanchor Pipe T1; 2 on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, front on the Hanchor Pipe T1; 2, side on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 88 accept both. 85 accept only the Hanchor Pipe T1, and 1 accept only the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack.
Only the Hanchor Pipe T1 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Only the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Hanchor Pipe T1 vs. Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack carries 4L more than the Hanchor Pipe T1 (24L vs. 28L), while the Hanchor Pipe T1 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hanchor Pipe T1 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hanchor Pipe T1 is the better call.