Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Mei Voyageur
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $95 |
Feature by feature
| Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack | Feature | Mei Voyageur |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waterproof 30D Cordura® ripstop nylon | 1000 denier Cordura® |
Mei Voyageur
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $136 |
Key differences between the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack and Mei Voyageur
- Opening: Rolltop on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack; Clamshell on the Mei Voyageur.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack; 3 on the Mei Voyageur.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack; No on the Mei Voyageur.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 87 accept both. 48 accept only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the Mei Voyageur.
Only the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Cayman Airways, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack vs. Mei Voyageur: which should you pack?
The Mei Voyageur carries 16L more than the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack (32L vs. 48L), while the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 Mei Voyageur; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador Freerain32 Waterproof Packable Backpack is the better call.