Matador SEG28 Travel Backpack Review

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Ай бұрын

Here’s my review of the Matador Seg28 backpack after traveling and living out of it for a few weeks. Links below 🙏
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@thisguy7175 Ай бұрын

I’ve had this bag for over a year now and I rate it highly! I’ve used it mostly for domestic travel and it works well for me. It provides a general amount of organization, where you need it. I can just dump my gear where I need to and I know where to grab it. It carries everything you would need for a long weekend+, and it feels more spacious than a 28 L bag. You can be less organized or as organized as you want. It’s very comfortable, lightweight, and fairly intuitive, as people may think with all the pockets, you can get lost. There is some truth, but most of the time, you’re packing stuff that you don’t need to take out regularly, which reduces which pockets you need to go to. I think it’s an excellent bag and it does the one thing most important for me, get me out of the door and into the world!

@rlfstr Ай бұрын

I've become a huge Matador fan, they really make great stuff.

@philipbeadle6446 Ай бұрын

I have this bag and like it a lot. I use it for road trips, and carry on only flights. I like that it makes packing simple.

@TheKylaas Ай бұрын

I saw this bag last year and I've been dying to see it reviewed by someone who knows their stuff like you. Thank you so much! I pack pretty light. The 28L is the right size for people like me-- but there's people who want to carry the kitchen sink and the larger bags are for them. I'd leave it in my hotel room and use a sling bag as my main carry when traveling. The segments would be used like the shelf you mentioned, but then the interior would be the dirty laundry section so I wouldn't compromise the rest of my clothes.

@ChristopherPiini Ай бұрын

Chase, I own this bag. The key to packing this one is to ignore the outside pockets and just pack all your clothes into the main compartment and use the outside compartments as additional quick access or stuffing a light jacket during travels.

@jcap8391 16 күн бұрын

This is exactly how I was going to use it. I drive long distances. Would this work for just sweater inside and tech cords journal pens edc snacks on outside?

@ChristopherPiini 16 күн бұрын

@@jcap8391Yes, you could pack it that way. I would try to use pouches for smaller items. If you throw a pen in there it might get lost due to the excess pocket material now being bunched up.

@dawnmcelligott1334 Ай бұрын

I’m a big supporter of packing cubes so I think that this would be right up my alley! It’s a cool bag and I may look at getting one

@_dreko 21 күн бұрын

Love your reviews and videos! I bought the matador globerider 45 last year and it's been a game changer for me; works perfectly for my packing process and style. Your review on it really helped me discover this brand. Love your work!

@_dreko 21 күн бұрын

To answer your questions at the end of your video: Yes! Absolutely your reviews are useful! Best travel bag reviewer on KZfaq hands down. Love that you show all the features and how a bag would work packed out. Super clear with your descriptions and talk about the material and build quality too. I also love that you manage to do it in good length videos (not too long). Helped me realize how some bags are not for me, for example, these SEG series bags (I don't pack in a way that would work with this style bag). P.s. I also use the Matador packable duffle with my globerider. Perfect combo so I still have a day bag, or an easy access bag for when I want it.

@rockchalkbach Ай бұрын

I have the Seg45. Really love it for weekend roadtrips where I won't be carrying the bag much.

@someguynj Ай бұрын

I don't know if this is ideal, but I've long wished for a bag where I can carry tech stuff or non-clothing without it all piling up at the bottom. I appreciate that they gave it a try here by making what's essentially a backpack/bookshelf. I have wondered if there's a way to do this in a more standard backpack enclosure without so many external zippers... I can imagine what the experience would be like if I'm not 100% sure of where I packed certain items. Cool video as always Chase! Matador is awesome for their innovation - hope they keep at it.

@puffdc Ай бұрын

I got this bag. my go to travel bag, one and done love it!

@Images_of_threat Ай бұрын

I had the same the feelings about this bag. Brilliant and challenging. And then was like kinda cool just hang up and use as a closet. Love it. Wish I had gotten the 45L too…

@beckyjohnson187 Ай бұрын

It’s one of my favs. So easy to use and the price is right 🙌😃

@danielpowers4787 Ай бұрын

Super interesting bag! Side note: I periodically try to use your western rise links for the pants, but they are usually out of stock in the size and colors I want. I’ll keep checking back via your website. I think I used your site to pick up some huckberry wool tees.

@superchromatical Ай бұрын

I got the Beast18 from Matador a few months ago, and its my daily carry that feels like nothing on my back, even when packed out. The materials are crazy premium and seem super durable.

@gms03sbd3 Ай бұрын

You have tons of Travel Bags, what you recomend for a Carry on one that is comfortable to walk for a mix travel for outdoors and city with all locking pockets? It would be awesome a comparison. I am getting ready for 2024 summer. Thank you!

@damonluvisi Ай бұрын

Interesting, this bag has been out for a while. Surprised you are just coming to this one now. I've thought about using it for business travel. Still trying to figure out the bag that can do so many. Hiking and Business... don't know if it's possible.

@Haze0808 Ай бұрын

Review the edx line! Ive got a few of their stuff and so far i am convinced!

@fullsleevetats Ай бұрын

I own the SEG45, and it's absolutely fantastic! My only gripe is no stiff back support, so no real easy way to stash a laptop, even in a sleeve, without risking some damage.

@svelasco85 Ай бұрын

I have this bag and would highly recommend.. you definitely need packing cubes and dopp kits and things of that sort for more organization. But worth it. Did get it with a discount at REI.

@steverice4018 Ай бұрын

How are you just now reviewing this? I just got the white version. Probably going to use it on a two week trip to London and Sarajevo in a couple months. I've also got the original SEG30 and SEG45. The 30 is more basic than the 28 but also weighs half at just over a pound. I took it to Spain for a 15 day trip hopping around Madrid and southern Spain. Used it with a Peak Design 6 liter sling for my cameras. Loved the organization and light weight. It was reasonably comfortable enough. Plenty of room even with a snorkel and mask. Haven't needed the size of the 45 yet. I think the nicer steps and compression straps on the 28 will be a nice upgrade. At the same time I haven't minded using a more open bag like my Goruck Rucker 33 with Peak Design packing cubes and pouches.

@rigvillarias Ай бұрын

Packing cubes inside, then laundry goes into the segments. Saying that it can be the other way around, fresh clothes in the segment and laundry inside.

@NickalusNicoJohnson Ай бұрын

Thoughts on this as a business travel bag? Curious how it compares with the Wandrd you just reviewed

@skyecore Ай бұрын

I wonder if they could put some snaps or G hooks or something that could anchor the back or each drawer to lend it some structure without adding too much weight. It would be okay of it were cumbersome because you would only use it if you wanted to use the drawers.. Man I bet those folks have fun designing these bags

@philipisholding Ай бұрын

Nice take.

@jezusrvd Ай бұрын

In my search for a travel duffle, this was on my top 3. The organization on this is amazing but having the droopy pockets take up the entire volume of the bag and having small zippers to move things in and out of made me second guess it.

@steverice4018 Ай бұрын

You can use the pockets, the main compartment, or a combination of both. The SEG30 worked great and the original only weighed 1.5 pounds.

@sirstan51 Ай бұрын

Saw this at an Adenture Van Expo 2 weeks ago and 1. Immediately thought of you. 2. Wanted so bad to buy it, but I was there to empty wallet on other stuff for our van. Watching this hurts my soul now.

@fooalee Ай бұрын

Where is the lava rock from?

@Dajustisce81 Ай бұрын

Always a good day when you get chase review! To quote paw patrol “Chase is on the case!”

@Misterion25 Ай бұрын

Always has been an interesting bag to me. I'm stuck on GR2 40L or MW Vandal for travel because I already own them :)

@steverice4018 Ай бұрын

Nice, I got the long range Rucker to use as a travel bag. It was on sale, so way cheaper than the GR2. I use the smaller Ruckers for rucking and they are surprisingly comfortable even with 50 pounds.

@johanxiao4485 Ай бұрын

😂the shelves thing doesn't work unless you really stuff the bottom ones to their max. in the end it feels like retro daypacks that's decided into two compartments in the middle. I think the mystery ranch 3-zip bags works better in real life.

@okwill Ай бұрын

Really wanted to love this but it killed my back. A proper hip belt strap and load lifters like the globerider would've been killer

@rajmadhure Ай бұрын

super useful review. glad you made it. I like Matador. I love my Matador Beast 28. My favorite lightweight hiking and snowboarding bag. I've been curious about this bag for a long time. They carry it at REI now. The design is funky, the ripstop nylon patter reminds me of a tom bihn bag a little. Definitely not my packing style. Seems not useful as a daypack.

@steverice4018 Ай бұрын

I think the 28 with the compression straps would work. Pouches for organizing, main compartment for big stuff. There are some videos of people using it for daily carry

@BumblebeeElectron Ай бұрын

I love the quality of the bag and the amount of thought that went into it. But itʻs pretty much the opposite of the kind of bag I like. My ideal is a simple box with a good suspension and the least amount of organization, which I can then customize with pouches and packing cubes. My day bag is where I want all the built-in organization. Itʻs almost impossible to find that unorganized box that I want, but if the bag is light enough, I can live with the pockets I wonʻt use. If I were going someplace warm, say Southeast Asia, I would take a Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC (30 liters, 2 lbs 13 oz) and a Timbuk2 classic messenger bag, extra small.

@curiouscat544 Ай бұрын

Chase I wish you go back to do bag reviews when you used to compare the bag to other bags. I also think the video cuts/transitions where a bit too much on this video. I prefer less transitions and hearing you word the complete thought and not just cut out. I prefer a slower pace. Other than that great review thank you!

@V3RACITY Ай бұрын

Extra bags with it would be cool to see but I think the point is that the bag is so unique there’s not much to compare it to. I felt the transitions were fine.

@divyv20 Ай бұрын

Hey Chase Reeves , very good video . I can do better editing in your videos which can help you to get more engagement in your videos . Pls lmk what do you think ?

@scottp9707 Ай бұрын

It's kind of like the backpack version of a Michael Jackson jacket

@sean1e100 Ай бұрын

Love that it exists. Anything with a strong opinion and alternative offering is super interesting. I’d never chance it personally as I think I’d find it getting too fussy for the way I like to travel (wandrd 31 prvke + hardcase if checking)