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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/rrd96z4gxh/matador-refraction/vhvistgfw2/alpine-sea-cove-bag-11l/"
title: "Matador ReFraction vs Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L"
description: "Matador ReFraction vs Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Matador ReFraction vs. Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L

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 | Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recycled nylon, Bluesign® approved</td><td>ULTRA GRID Environmentally Friendly // PFC Free C0 DWR Face - 1500mm PU Backing</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vhvistgfw2/alpine-sea-cove-bag-11l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990333/carryons/alpine-sea-cove-bag-11l-vhvistgfw2.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>11 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>40×20×12 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>99%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$95</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Matador ReFraction and Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Matador ReFraction; Side on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Matador ReFraction; No on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Matador ReFraction; No on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Matador ReFraction; No on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Matador ReFraction; 1, front on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.

Both have: water resistant.

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

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the Matador ReFraction, and 6 accept only the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.

### Only the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L fits

LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.

## Matador ReFraction vs. Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L: which should you pack?

The **Matador ReFraction** carries 5L more than the **Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L** (16L vs. 11L), while the **Matador ReFraction** is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L** fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador ReFraction; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador ReFraction is the better call.