Matador Freerain22 Waterproof Packable Backpack – Black

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

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Engineered for ultralight outdoor travel. Matador®’s most weatherproof, lightweight, stowable equipment.

FREERAIN22

Ultralight UHMWPE-reinforced Robic® nylon delivers extraordinary durability, while the UTS coating, sealed seams, and rolltop closure yield a fully waterproof main compartment. Alpine-ready features include oversized water bottle pockets, gear loops, and shockcord captures for technical tools. Adjustable sternum strap, removeable hip belt, and weight distributing shoulder straps yield an agile and balanced fit. Stow in the included mesh compression sack for travel.

100% WATERPROOF MAIN COMPARTMENT

Rolltop closure and seam sealed main compartment.

ALPINE INSPIRED CARRY HARNESS

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

EQUIPMENT READY

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.

COMPRESSES 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 FIRST

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

PRODUCT DETAILS
22 liter capacity
Waterproof main compartment with internally sealed seams
Rolltop 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
Two 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 stabilizing loads or attaching exterior equipment
Load lifters for adjusting weight distribution and fit

SPECS
Volume: 22 liters
Weight: 10.6oz (300g)
Unpacked Dimensions: 19.5 x 10.5 x 7in (49.5 x 26.7 x 17.8cm)
Packed Dimensions: 3.75 x 3.75 x 5.75in (9.5 x 9.5 x 14.6cm)

MATERIALS
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™ rolltop and tether point reinforcements
Number 5 YKK® PU coated sealing zippers
YKK® ultralight, wide entry side release buckles
210D bonded nylon thread