Fjallraven Travel Pack vs. Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Travel Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $225 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Travel Pack | Feature | Matador SEG42 Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | 840D nylon outer high wear panels, PU waterproofing 420D nylon outer low wear panels, UTS waterproofing 100D Robic® Dynatec weave interior liners/dividers, UTS waterproofing 210D bonded nylon thread, bartack reinforced construction |
Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Travel Pack and Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Fjallraven Travel Pack; Other on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Fjallraven Travel Pack; Removable on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Fjallraven Travel Pack; Removable on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Fjallraven Travel Pack; 6 on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 25 accept both. 2 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
Only the Fjallraven Travel Pack fits
Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air.
Fjallraven Travel Pack vs. Matador SEG42 Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Matador SEG42 Travel Pack carries 7L more than the Fjallraven Travel Pack (35L vs. 42L), while the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Travel Pack fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack is the better call.