The 18L Waterproof Packable Backpack lives for bold trips with bad weather, dusty trails, and busy streets. Ultralight and technical, it’s designed to keep your gear dry, look good anywhere, and disappear into its own pocket when the day’s done.
BUILT FOR THIS
Sideways sleet in Iceland. Dusty canyon trails in Utah. The 18L Waterproof Packable Backpack was built to keep your gear dry and your trip dialed, no matter where you land or what the day throws at you.
With sealed seams and a rolltop closure, it earns its keep — then disappears into its own pocket until you call it up again.
Features
- 18 liter capacity | Personal item compliant*
- Packs into its own pocket for transport
- Waterproof main compartment — rolltop closure + sealed seams
- LiteCush™ straps — Structured, padded, breathable, and packable
- Adjustable sternum strap (removable)
- Compression straps with buckle
- Reflective paracord in center seam for night visibility
- High-vis interior
- External access zipper pocket
- Dual external water bottle pockets
- 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
- 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.
Tech Specs + Materials
Volume: 18 liters
Weight: 10oz (284g)
Dimensions:
18 x 10 x 7.5in (46 x 25 x 19cm)
Materials
- 100D Bluesign® recycled nylon, PFAS free
- #5 DuraGlide™ sealing zippers (exterior)