Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. ILE Radius
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 | ILE Radius |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 | 1000D Cordura or xpac |
Key differences between the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack and ILE Radius
- Compression straps: 2 on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; No on the ILE Radius.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Top zip on the ILE Radius.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; No on the ILE Radius.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; 16in on the ILE Radius.
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 2 accept only the ILE Radius.
Only the ILE Radius fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. ILE Radius: which should you pack?
The Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack carries 1L more than the ILE Radius (22L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the ILE Radius fits 93% 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.