Matador SEG28 Backpack vs. Travel Pack 3
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Matador SEG28 Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Matador SEG28 Backpack | Feature | Travel Pack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 8 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D Bluesign® nylon UHMWPE | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon |
Key differences between the Matador SEG28 Backpack and Travel Pack 3
- Compression straps: 4 on the Matador SEG28 Backpack; Yes on the Travel Pack 3.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Matador SEG28 Backpack; Top, side on the Travel Pack 3.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Matador SEG28 Backpack; Optional on the Travel Pack 3.
- Main compartments: 8 on the Matador SEG28 Backpack; 5 on the Travel Pack 3.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 74 accept both. 1 accept only the Matador SEG28 Backpack, and 55 accept only the Travel Pack 3.
Only the Matador SEG28 Backpack fits
Oman Air.
Only the Travel Pack 3 fits
Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Matador SEG28 Backpack vs. Travel Pack 3: which should you pack?
The Travel Pack 3 carries 7L more than the Matador SEG28 Backpack (28L vs. 35L), while the Matador SEG28 Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Travel Pack 3 fits 68% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Travel Pack 3; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG28 Backpack is the better call.