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title: "Matador ReFraction vs Tortuga Daypack Pro - One Bag Travel"
description: "Matador ReFraction vs Tortuga Daypack Pro: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Matador ReFraction vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro

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

## [Matador ReFraction](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rrd96z4gxh/matador-refraction/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador ReFraction](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990384/carryons/matador-refraction-rrd96z4gxh.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×25×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Matador ReFraction | Feature | Tortuga Daypack Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recycled nylon, Bluesign® approved</td><td>ECOPAK™ EPX70RS waterproof sailcloth</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Tortuga Daypack Pro](https://onebag.travel/carryon/sb1tk9267g/tortuga-daypack-pro/)

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

![Front facing view of the Tortuga Daypack Pro](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990452/carryons/tortuga-daypack-pro-sb1tk9267g.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Matador ReFraction and Tortuga Daypack Pro

-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Matador ReFraction; No on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Matador ReFraction; Yes on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Matador ReFraction; 16in on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 180 accept both. 1 accept only the Matador ReFraction, and 0 accept only the Tortuga Daypack Pro.

### Only the Matador ReFraction fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

## Matador ReFraction vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro: which should you pack?

The **Tortuga Daypack Pro** carries 5L more than the **Matador ReFraction** (16L vs. 21L), while the **Matador ReFraction** is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Matador ReFraction** fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Daypack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador ReFraction is the better call.