ALPAKA Metro Backpack Pro vs Matador 24L Adventure Pack
The ALPAKA Metro Backpack Pro is 24L and 1.2kg2.6lb; the Matador 24L Adventure Pack is 24L and 1.2kg2.6lb. They weigh the same. The ALPAKA Metro Backpack Pro costs $20 less. The ALPAKA Metro Backpack Pro fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Matador 24L Adventure Pack fits 31; under the seat, 1 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | ALPAKA Metro Backpack Pro | Matador 24L Adventure Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179Best | $199 |
| Volume | 24L | 24L |
| Weight | 1.2kg2.6lb | 1.2kg2.6lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 86% |
| Personal-item compliance | 4%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 46×28×20cm18×11×8in | 50×33×23cm19.5×13×9in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 2 |
| Opening | zip main compartment | Clamshell |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 2 years |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | Yes |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | Removable | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | Yes |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Axoflux 400D ripstop nylon exterior; Axoflux X-Grid 150D ripstop polyester interior; AquaGuard zippers | 420D Bluesign recycled nylon (PFAS-free), injection-molded polymer framestay |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | ALPAKA Metro Backpack Pro | Matador 24L Adventure Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.