Fits under the seat. Packs like a suitcase.
Best For: Anyone who's paid a gate fee on a bag that should've flown free.
- Flies as your personal item - 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). It slides under the seat.
- Pack it flat, like a suitcase - Dual Access Architecture™. Load from the top, or unzip the full clamshell.
- Laptop out in one motion - the padded sleeve opens from the outside. Fits up to 16in.
- Rain stays out - waterproof fabric, sealing zippers.
- Stop digging in a dark hole - high-vis interior and a see-through baffle. One look and you've found it.
- Lock every outside pocket - anti-theft zipper security loops on all of them.
- Hide what matters - an RFID-blocking Smuggler's Pocket™, plus a slot for a location tracker.
- Rides your roller - luggage handle pass-through. Grab handles on top, sides, front, and back.
- 18 liters, 823 g (1 lb 13 oz) - light enough to wear all day.
*Three colourways: Black, Juniper, and Garnet. Personal item compliant on roughly 80% of flights from the 50 biggest airlines.
Picture this: You board a budget flight with one bag. It goes under the seat. No gate agent. No fee. No fight for bin space.
Everything is already in there. - Laptop. Charger. Two days of clothes. A bottle in the side pocket.
You find it without unpacking. - The interior is high-vis. The baffle is see-through. You see what you have.
Built for short trips and light packers. - Weekenders, budget flyers, and anyone who refuses to check a bag.
The old way hurt. - You overstuffed a tote. It sagged. You paid at the gate anyway.
REAL QUESTIONS FROM REAL TRAVELERS
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"Will it really fly free as a personal item?" "I'm not gentle with my gear. Will this survive me?" "What if something breaks?" "How do I know this isn't hype?" |
ABOUT MATADOR
Matador® - Designed in Boulder, CO
Started in 2014 by two designers tired of travel gear that didn't work. They build equipment that solves problems you didn't know you had.
THE NUMBERS
| Capacity | 18 liters - personal item compliant |
| Weight | 823 g (1 lb 13 oz) - light enough to wear all day |
| Dimensions | 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) - sized to go under the seat |
| Access |
Dual Access Architecture™ Top loading for the things you grab mid-flight Full clamshell that opens flat to pack |
| Laptop |
Fits up to 16in Padded sleeve, reached from the outside False bottom keeps the corner off the ground |
| Organization | External admin pocket, layered, with a key tether See-through internal baffle Internal organization pockets High-vis interior External water bottle pocket |
| Security | Anti-theft zipper security loops on all external pockets — lockable RFID-blocking hidden Smuggler's Pocket™ Dedicated location tracker pocket |
| Carry | Cushioned, breathable back panel and shoulder straps Easy-adjust sternum strap, removable Rolling luggage handle pass-through Grab handles on top, sides, front, and back Strap hardware built for the Speed Stash™ accessory (not included) |
| Weather | Weatherproof - waterproof fabric plus sealing zippers |
| Visibility | High-vis interior Reflective paracord in the center seam for night |
| Built To Last |
420D Bluesign® recycled nylon, PFAS-free #8 and #5 DuraGlide™ sealing zippers outside, co-engineered by Matador and Zoom #5 YKK® zippers inside Finished with Matador's Switchback Stitch™ |
| Colourways | Black, Juniper, Garnet |
Everything You Need for the Under-Seat Trip
- 1× 18L Personal Item Travel Pack - in Black, Juniper, or Garnet
- Removable sternum strap - clip it on for the walk, pull it off for the meeting
- Key tether in the admin pocket - your keys stay attached to the bag
- Speed Stash™-ready strap hardware - add the shoulder-strap pouch later (sold separately)
Built to last, and backed if it doesn't.
420D Bluesign® recycled nylon, PFAS-free, with sealing zippers. If anything fails, Matador repairs it — in warranty or out.
One bag. Under the seat. Walk straight to the gate.
You’re Backed by Our 60-Day Ironclad Guarantee
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Try it for 60 days. If it’s not right for you, send it back.
We stand behind our gear. If you’re not happy with your purchase, just return the full package within 60 days and we’ll issue a full refund—no fuss, no forms, no hoops to jump through.
What Happens After You Order
- You’ll get an instant order confirmation email with your receipt.
- We’ll pack your order the next working day and send you a tracking number once it’s on the way.
- From the moment you order to the moment it reaches your hands, we’re here to keep you updated and supported.
When will I receive my gear?
- Singapore: Delivered to your doorstep in 4–6 working days.
- International: Arrive within 10–14 working days.
Returns and warranty
- Every product comes with a 1 to 3-year replacement warranty (depending on the item).
- If anything isn’t working right, just let us know. We’ll make it right.
FREE Gift with Purchase: Limited Edition Ember Shard Whistle
Spend $99 or more today, and we'll automatically include a limited-edition Glow-in-the-Dark Ember Shard Whistle when packing your order.
Charge it quickly under sunlight or your flashlight, and enjoy its subtle glow throughout the night—perfect for marking gear, emergency kits, or attaching to your bag.
Limited quantities. These will be swapped (at our discretion) to other gift items if shards are unavailable.
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