Matador - Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack

The Freerain22 is a 22 litre high-performance waterproof backpack that compresses for travel.

Part of Matador's Advance Series engineered for ultralight outdoor travel. Matador®'s most weatherproof, lightweight, stowable equipment.

RDRC crew love it for: Travelling ultralight and wet conditions

100% Waterproof Main Compartment

Roll-top closure and seam sealed main compartment.

Alpine Inspire Carry Harness

Contoured monomesh shoulder straps distribute weight evenly while the sternum strap, removable hip belt, and load lifters yield an agile, customised fit.

Designed to Carry Essential Equipment

Gear loops with corresponding speed hook captures for hiking/climbing equipment and compression straps with buckles haul the equipment you need to get where you want to go.

Compress for Travel

Stow into the included mesh compression sack, take it with you.

Advanced Materials

UHMWPE-reinforced high wear panels feature a practically infallible ripstop grid. Robic® high tenacity nylon paired with UTS waterproof coating enhances material strength an additional 30%

Engineered for Performance

Boutique engineering that outperforms the big guys. If you know what you want, and care about how it performs, Matador is a brand that shares your priorities.

Details, details

• Volume: 22L
• Weight: 300g
• Dimensions: 49.5 x 26.7 x 17.8cm (unpacked) / 9.5 x 9.5 x 14.6cm (fully packed)
• Materials & construction
• 70D Robic® nylon UHMWPE (Ultra-high-molecular-wight-polyethylene) reinforced ripstop
• PU waterproofing + 50D nylon mini ripstop
• UTS waterproofing
• Internally sealed seams
• Nylon monomesh shoulder straps
• Hypalon™ roll-top and tether point reinforcements
• Number 5 YKK® PU coated sealing zippers YKK® ultralight
• wide entry side release buckles
• 210D bonded nylon thread
• Waterproof main compartment with internally sealed seams
• Roll-top closure features an integrated zipper closure option for fast access or added security
• Compresses for travel, included mesh compression sack
• UHMWPE-reinforced wear panels for extreme durability, abrasion resistance, and tear strength
• Removable hip belt
• Adjustable sternum strap
• 2 gear loops with corresponding Hypalon™-reinforced shockcord captures
• Breathable, weight distributing shoulder straps
• Water resistant front zipper pocket with sealing zipper
• Oversized mesh side pockets
• Compression straps with side release buckles for stabilising loads or attaching exterior equipment
• Load lifters for adjusting weight distribution and fit