Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
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 | Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 | X-Pac waterproof sailcloth |
Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack and Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; No on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Other on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; No on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; 15in on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack, and 7 accept only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack.
Only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack: which should you pack?
The Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack carries 1L more than the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack (22L vs. 21L), while the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack fits 96% 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.