---
url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/j1xe5qjdcy/matador-beast28-packable-backpack/qn7qhe8n7r/gossamer-gear-loris-25-daypack/"
title: "Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack"
description: "Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/j1xe5qjdcy/matador-beast28-packable-backpack/qn7qhe8n7r/gossamer-gear-loris-25-daypack/"
---
1.  [Home](https://onebag.travel/)
2.  [Carry-On Travel Backpacks](https://onebag.travel/carryons/)
3.  Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack

# Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack

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 | Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| 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>70D Recycled Robic Nylon PFAS-free</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qn7qhe8n7r/gossamer-gear-loris-25-daypack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990481/carryons/gossamer-gear-loris-25-daypack-qn7qhe8n7r.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$135</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack and Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; Other on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; Yes on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 0 accept only the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack, and 90 accept only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.

### Only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack: which should you pack?

The **Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack** carries 3L more than the **Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack** (28L vs. 25L), while the **Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack** is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack** fits 95% 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 Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack is the better call.