Kapten & Son Aalborg 18L vs Matador 18L Personal Item Travel Pack
The Kapten & Son Aalborg 18L is 18L and 0.8kg1.8lb; the Matador 18L Personal Item Travel Pack is 18L and 0.8kg1.8lb. They weigh the same. The Kapten & Son Aalborg 18L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Matador 18L Personal Item Travel Pack fits 36; under the seat, 9 and 20 of 26.
| Spec | Kapten & Son Aalborg 18L | Matador 18L Personal Item Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $149 |
| Volume | 18L | 18L |
| Weight | 0.8kg1.8lb | 0.8kg1.8lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 35% | 77%Best |
| Dimensions | 42×29×15cm16.5×11.5×6in | 40×30×15cm15.5×12×6in |
| Laptop | 15.6" | 16"Best |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 1 |
| Compression straps | n/a | 0 |
| Opening | Zipper | Clamshell, top + clamshell |
| Warranty | n/a | 2 years |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 75% recycled PET, 15% PU, 10% polyester | 420D recycled nylon (bluesign), PFAS-free |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Kapten & Son Aalborg 18L | Matador 18L Personal Item Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
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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.