Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs. Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
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 | Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish |
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×24×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack and Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; No on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; 16in on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack; 3 on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 89 accept both. 0 accept only the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack, and 85 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
Only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L 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, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, 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, 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), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack vs. Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L: which should you pack?
The Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack carries 6L more than the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L (28L vs. 22L), while the Matador Beast28 Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L fits 92% 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.