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title: "NEEKFOX 35L Backpack vs Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack"
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# NEEKFOX 35L Backpack vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack

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

## [NEEKFOX 35L Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/td4cyw9r/neekfox-35l-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/qth4vf8j3eijsyddokqh)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$24</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| NEEKFOX 35L Backpack | 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 |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 13in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | 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>Ripstop Nylon</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 NEEKFOX 35L Backpack and Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack; Rolltop on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack; Yes on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 13in on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack; No 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. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack, and 3 accept only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack.

### Only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits

Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.

## NEEKFOX 35L Backpack vs. Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack: which should you pack?

The **NEEKFOX 35L Backpack** carries 3L more than the **Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack** (35L vs. 32L), while the **Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.4kg). 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 NEEKFOX 35L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.