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title: "Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs Fjallraven Ulvö 30"
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# Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/fqc60l6hae/matador-freerain22-waterproof-packable-backpack/)

by [Matador](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Matador)

![Front facing view of the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1629963005/carryons/Freerain22_Waterproof_Packable_Backpack_cbg8of.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×27×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>70D Robic® nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free</td><td>Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Ulvö 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rtzzxhq58o/fjallraven-ulvo-30/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Ulvö 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624842450/carryons/Fjallraven_Ulvo_30_qirssp.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×27×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.