Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs. ULA Equipment Ultra Camino
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 | ULA Equipment Ultra Camino |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | >5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | ULTRA 400TX |
ULA Equipment Ultra Camino
| Capacity | 54 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $400 |
Key differences between the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack and ULA Equipment Ultra Camino
- Compression straps: 4 on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; >5 on the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; No on the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; Yes on the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; 1 on the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
Both have: 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. 88 accept both. 1 accept only the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra Camino.
Only the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs. ULA Equipment Ultra Camino: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra Camino carries 26L more than the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack (28L vs. 54L), while the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 ULA Equipment Ultra Camino; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack is the better call.