Matador SEG28 Backpack vs. Able Carry Max EDC
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 | Able Carry Max EDC |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 8 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| 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 | Ripstop - 1.47kg / 3.2lbs X-Pac - 1.55kg / 3.4lbs |
Able Carry Max EDC
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Matador SEG28 Backpack and Able Carry Max EDC
- Compression straps: 4 on the Matador SEG28 Backpack; No on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Matador SEG28 Backpack; Optional on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Matador SEG28 Backpack; 17in on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Main compartments: 8 on the Matador SEG28 Backpack; 6 on the Able Carry Max EDC.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 75 accept both. 0 accept only the Matador SEG28 Backpack, and 98 accept only the Able Carry Max EDC.
Only the Able Carry Max EDC fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Matador SEG28 Backpack vs. Able Carry Max EDC: which should you pack?
The Matador SEG28 Backpack carries 2L more than the Able Carry Max EDC (28L vs. 26L), while the Matador SEG28 Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Max EDC fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador SEG28 Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG28 Backpack is the better call.