Jansport Chill Pack vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Chill Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.97 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28.5×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Chill Pack | Feature | Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | 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 Jansport Chill Pack and Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
- Hip belt: No on the Jansport Chill Pack; Yes on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Jansport Chill Pack; 2 on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 134 accept both. 3 accept only the Jansport Chill Pack, and 1 accept only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Only the Jansport Chill Pack fits
Etihad Airways, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways.
Only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Jansport Chill Pack vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Chill Pack carries 3L more than the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack (35L vs. 32L), while the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.97kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Chill Pack fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Chill Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.