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# Osprey Talon 33 vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack

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

## [Osprey Talon 33](https://onebag.travel/carryon/k6sbmjrb7p/osprey-talon-33/)

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

![Front facing view of the Osprey Talon 33](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/c4xtjdt560umstv3c9xw)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>33 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>68×31×30 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Talon 33 | Feature | Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 6 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | 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 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 100D high-tenacity nylon w/ dobby check ripstop, DWR treatment made without PFAS</td><td>Waterproof 30D Cordura® ripstop nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/v1qtm1zkob/matador-freerain32-waterproof-packable-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617871706/carryons/Freerain32_Waterproof_Packable_Backpack_rmd9ln.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×28×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$95</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Osprey Talon 33 and Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack

-   **Compression straps:** 6 on the Osprey Talon 33; Yes on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
-   **Opening:** Top flap on the Osprey Talon 33; Rolltop on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Osprey Talon 33; No on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Osprey Talon 33; 2 on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Talon 33, and 133 accept only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.

### Only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.

## Osprey Talon 33 vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Talon 33** carries 1L more than the **Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack** (33L vs. 32L), while the **Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack** fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Talon 33; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.