Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Ortleib Light-Pack
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 | Ortleib Light-Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| 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 | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | polyurethane-coated nylon fabric |
Ortleib Light-Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×26×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack and Ortleib Light-Pack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; No on the Ortleib Light-Pack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; 1 on the Ortleib Light-Pack.
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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack, and 2 accept only the Ortleib Light-Pack.
Only the Ortleib Light-Pack fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Ortleib Light-Pack: which should you pack?
The Ortleib Light-Pack 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. 0.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortleib Light-Pack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortleib Light-Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.