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title: "Exped Impulse 30 vs Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack"
description: "Exped Impulse 30 vs Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Exped Impulse 30 vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack

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

## [Exped Impulse 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rupeofh0ul/exped-impulse-30/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Impulse 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623680941/carryons/Exped_Impulse_30_iz5hle.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×30×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$159</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Exped Impulse 30 | Feature | Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column</td><td>Waterproof 30D Cordura® ripstop nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/v1qtm1zkob/matador-freerain32-waterproof-packable-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617871706/carryons/Freerain32_Waterproof_Packable_Backpack_rmd9ln.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×28×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$95</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Exped Impulse 30 and Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Exped Impulse 30; Rolltop on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Exped Impulse 30; Yes on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Exped Impulse 30; 2 on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 129 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Impulse 30, and 6 accept only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.

### Only the Exped Impulse 30 fits

Pakistan International.

### Only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits

Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.

## Exped Impulse 30 vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack** carries 2L more than the **Exped Impulse 30** (30L vs. 32L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.