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Matador 18L Personal Item Travel Pack

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Big bag features, personal item size — The 18L Personal Item Travel Pack is a game changer for short trips and light packers. Fully featured, thoughtfully designed, and purpose-built to fly for free.

  • 18 liter capacity | Personal item compliant*
  • Purpose-built and fully-featured for travel
  • Dual Access Architecture™ — top-loading + full clamshell access
  • 18 liter capacity | Personal item compliant*
  • Cushioned, breathable back panel, shoulder straps
  • Dual Access Architecture™  —  top loading + full clamshell access
  • Weatherproof — waterproof fabric + sealing zippers
  • External access admin pocket with layered organization + key tether
  • Padded, external access laptop sleeve with false bottom — fits laptops up to 16in
  • Stowable, see-through internal baffle + internal organization pockets
  • High-vis interior
  • Reflective paracord in center seam for night visibility
  • External water bottle pocket
  • RFID-blocking hidden Smuggler’s Pocket™
  • Dedicated location tracker pocket
  • Easy-adjust sternum strap with custom hardware (removable)
  • Custom strap hardware optimized for use with Speed Stash accessory (not included)
  • Rolling luggage handle pass-through
  • Grab handles on top, sides, front, and back
  • DuraGlide™ sealing external zippers — Smooth. Strong. Long-lasting. Co-engineered by Matador® and Zoom®.
  • Anti-theft zipper security loops on all external pockets — theft deterrent + lockable
  • YKK® zippers on internal pockets
  • Recycled materials that meet Bluesign® criteria
  • Finished with Matador®’s signature Switchback Stitch™ — a mark of quality and authenticity

* “Personal item compliant” bags strictly adhere to the personal item size policy on approximately 80% of flights operated by the largest 50 airlines globally.

Volume: 18 liters
Weight: 1lb 13oz (823g)
Dimensions: 15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9in (40 x 30 x 15cm)

Materials
- 420D Bluesign® recycled nylon, PFAS free
- #8 and #5 DuraGlide™ sealing zippers (exterior)
- #5 YKK® zippers (interior)

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Matador 18L Personal Item Travel Pack Overview

The Matador 18L Personal Item Travel Pack is a compact travel backpack designed for short trips, light packers and airline travel. Sized to work as a personal item on many major airlines, it gives you the organization and access of a larger travel pack in a streamlined underseat-friendly format.

Matador’s Dual Access Architecture™ combines convenient top loading with a full clamshell opening, making it easy to grab essentials during the day or pack the bag like a small suitcase. A padded external-access laptop sleeve fits devices up to 16 inches, while layered internal organization, a hidden RFID-blocking pocket and high-visibility lining help keep travel gear secure and easy to find.

Weatherproof recycled nylon and sealing exterior zippers add protection in changing conditions, while cushioned shoulder straps, a breathable back panel and luggage pass-through make the pack comfortable and practical for flights, commuting and everyday travel.

Why Choose the Matador 18L Personal Item Travel Pack?

The 18L Personal Item Travel Pack is a strong choice for travellers who want to maximise underseat storage without carrying a bulky backpack. Its compact dimensions are designed around personal-item travel, making it especially useful for short trips, budget-airline travel and minimalist packing.

Unlike a basic daypack, it offers travel-focused organization such as clamshell access, a padded laptop compartment, admin storage, a hidden RFID-blocking pocket, a dedicated tracker pocket and anti-theft zipper loops. That makes it easier to separate electronics, documents and everyday essentials while keeping important items close at hand.

For travellers who want a small, comfortable backpack that behaves more like a full travel pack, it offers an excellent balance of organization, weather protection and airline-friendly sizing.

Product features

Close-up of the black padded backpack straps and compression buckles on a light gray background.
Cushioned, breathable, comfortable harness
A person holding open a black and white backpack to show the interior compartment and laptop sleeve capacity. The brand name 'Antero' is visible on a small front patch and a label inside the compartment.
Dual Access Architecture™ — top-loading + full clamshell access
Close-up of a black waterproof fabric with water droplets, featuring a central zipper and a square black patch with the white script brand name 'Matador'.
Weatherproof
An open light gray backpack shown from the side, with a person's hands and torso visible at the top packing items inside. The backpack has a front zip pocket, mesh interior panel, and dark gray interior lining.
See-through internal baffle + organization
Open black backpack showing organized interior pockets with a Field Notes card, passport, boarding pass, pen, and other travel items against a clean white background.
Admin pocket with layered organization
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External access laptop pocket
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Rolling luggage handle pass-through
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Anti-theft zipper security loops

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