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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/fqc60l6hae/matador-freerain22-waterproof-packable-backpack/tsqm4rx2cs/ile-radius/"
title: "Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs ILE Radius"
description: "Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs ILE Radius: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. ILE Radius

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>70D Robic® nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free</td><td>1000D Cordura or xpac</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [ILE Radius](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tsqm4rx2cs/ile-radius/)

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

![Front facing view of the ILE Radius](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601581743/carryons/iliradius_o2l2hr.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×28×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.