Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $199 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 | Feature | Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D Nylon full dull high density oxford (main material) 200D Polyester (lining) | Waterproof 30D Cordura® ripstop nylon |
Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 and Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; Rolltop on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; Yes on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; No on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; 2 on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 128 accept both. 1 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45, and 7 accept only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 fits
Pakistan International.
Only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45 carries 13L more than the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack (45L vs. 32L), while the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.73kg). 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 Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.