Matador 45L SEG Hybrid Travel Pack Review

More on the Matador 45L SEG Hybrid Travel Pack

What I like

• Really light for the size: 45L at 2 lb 5 oz
• Barely any structure, so it carries bigger than almost any 45L out there
• Segmented compartments with a water-sealy, rugged liner, like built-in packing cubes you can reach from the outside
• Segments you don't need can just lie flat
• Interior coating feels like it won't delaminate over time
• Water bottle pocket uses heavy-duty non-stretch mesh outside and borrows extra room from inside the bag, built to last
• Laptop compartment, plus colors and drip kits (different zipper pull, clip and bungee colors)
• If you want the most space for the least weight, this is one of the best you can get

Watch for

• The segmented layout is a particular way to travel. I'm more of a big-cavern-plus-packing-cubes guy
• Straps are solid enough, but since it's so light you'll load it up and it gets heavy
• Duffel strap and the little waist strap I wouldn't use
• Gets frumpy when it isn't packed out
• G-hook strap clips, which I'm not a fan of

Specs

• 45L
• 2 lb 5 oz
• 420D bluesign recycled nylon, PFAS-free
• Sealing zips co-engineered with Zoom
• Colors: black, juniper, red

Where I've covered it

• Matador's All-New Travel Backpack Lineup at 4:24