Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. ILE Default Mini
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack | Feature | ILE Default Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 70D Robic® nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free | 1000D Cordura or xpac 1.45kg x-pac; 1.65kg cordura |
Key differences between the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack and ILE Default Mini
- Compression straps: 2 on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; 4 on the ILE Default Mini.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; 15in on the ILE Default Mini.
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. 169 accept both. 5 accept only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the ILE Default Mini.
Only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways.
Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. ILE Default Mini: which should you pack?
The ILE Default Mini carries 3L more than the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack (22L vs. 25L), while the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ILE Default Mini; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.