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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/j1xe5qjdcy/matador-beast28-packable-backpack/lp39stxfyl/deuter-speed-lite-25/"
title: "Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs Deuter Speed Lite 25"
description: "Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs Deuter Speed Lite 25: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs. Deuter Speed Lite 25

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/j1xe5qjdcy/matador-beast28-packable-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601600260/carryons/matadog_bkbdww.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×28×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D Robic® high tenacity nylon, UTS coated, DWR finish</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Speed Lite 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/lp39stxfyl/deuter-speed-lite-25/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×28×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.