Lo & Sons Melrose Rucksack vs Matador 24L Adventure Pack
The Lo & Sons Melrose Rucksack is 24.2L and 1.22kg2.7lb; the Matador 24L Adventure Pack is 24L and 1.2kg2.6lb. The Matador 24L Adventure Pack is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The Matador 24L Adventure Pack costs $199 less. The Lo & Sons Melrose Rucksack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Matador 24L Adventure Pack fits 31; under the seat, 7 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Lo & Sons Melrose Rucksack | Matador 24L Adventure Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $398 | $199Best |
| Volume | 24.2L | 24L |
| Weight | 1.22kg2.7lb | 1.2kg2.6lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 86% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 41.3×34.3×17.1cm16.5×13.5×6.5in | 50×33×23cm19.5×13×9in |
| Laptop | 13" | 16"Best |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | zippered top opening | Clamshell |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Fit | Women's | n/a |
| Organizer | Removable | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | Yes | 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 | No | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | Yes |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Water-resistant fine-weave nylon exterior, signature jacquard lining | 420D Bluesign recycled nylon (PFAS-free), injection-molded polymer framestay |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Lo & Sons Melrose Rucksack | Matador 24L Adventure Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | 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.