Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30
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 | Fjallraven Ulvö 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide |
Fjallraven Ulvö 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack and Fjallraven Ulvö 30
- Passport pocket: Front on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Yes on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; 15in on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö 30 carries 8L more than the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack (22L vs. 30L), 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 Fjallraven Ulvö 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.