Yeti Ranchero 22L vs. Matador ReFraction
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Yeti Ranchero 22L | Feature | Matador ReFraction |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Hip Belt | N | |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 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 | |
| TuffSkin nylon. | Recycled nylon, Bluesign® approved |
Matador ReFraction
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×25×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Yeti Ranchero 22L and Matador ReFraction
- Compression straps: 2 on the Yeti Ranchero 22L; No on the Matador ReFraction.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Yeti Ranchero 22L; No on the Matador ReFraction.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 139 accept both. 0 accept only the Yeti Ranchero 22L, and 42 accept only the Matador ReFraction.
Only the Matador ReFraction fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Ravn Alaska, 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.
Yeti Ranchero 22L vs. Matador ReFraction: which should you pack?
The Yeti Ranchero 22L carries 6L more than the Matador ReFraction (22L vs. 16L), while the Matador ReFraction is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador ReFraction fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Yeti Ranchero 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador ReFraction is the better call.