Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L
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 | Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 70D Robic® nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free | DryHide shell |
Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack and Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; No on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Clamshell on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; 3 on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; 1, front on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
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. 127 accept both. 47 accept only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
Only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L: which should you pack?
The Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L 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. 1.6kg). 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 Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.