Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
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 | Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | 210D Robic nylon |
Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack and Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
- Opening: Rolltop on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Other on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; No on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Yes on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; 16in on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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 5 accept only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
Only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet carries 1L more than the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack (22L vs. 23L), while the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.