Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. MixedWorks Falcon S
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 | MixedWorks Falcon S |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | front |
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 70D Robic® nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free | CORDURA® 1000 outer shell Waterproof X- Pac® liner YKK zippers and buckles |
MixedWorks Falcon S
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack and MixedWorks Falcon S
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; 15in on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; No on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the MixedWorks Falcon S.
Only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. MixedWorks Falcon S: which should you pack?
The Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack carries 2L more than the MixedWorks Falcon S (22L vs. 20L), while the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.