Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
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 | Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 70D Robic® nylon with UHMWPE ripstop, PFAS free | Waterproof 30D Cordura® ripstop nylon |
Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack and Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Yes on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; No on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Yes on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Yes on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack; 2 on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 135 accept both. 39 accept only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Only the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack carries 10L more than the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack (22L vs. 32L), while the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.3kg). 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 Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.