Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs. Deuter Speed Lite 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack | Feature | Deuter Speed Lite 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| 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, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Robic® high tenacity nylon, UTS coated, DWR finish | |
Deuter Speed Lite 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack and Deuter Speed Lite 25
- Opening: Clamshell on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; Other on the Deuter Speed Lite 25.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; Yes on the Deuter Speed Lite 25.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; Yes on the Deuter Speed Lite 25.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 89 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs. Deuter Speed Lite 25: which should you pack?
The Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack carries 3L more than the Deuter Speed Lite 25 (28L vs. 25L), while the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack is the better call.