Mammut Nirvana 28 vs. Outlander Packable Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mammut Nirvana 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Mammut Nirvana 28 | Feature | Outlander Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 6 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 90% Polyamide, 10% Polyester | |
Outlander Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $20 |
Key differences between the Mammut Nirvana 28 and Outlander Packable Backpack
- Compression straps: 6 on the Mammut Nirvana 28; No on the Outlander Packable Backpack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Mammut Nirvana 28; Other on the Outlander Packable Backpack.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Mammut Nirvana 28; No on the Outlander Packable Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Mammut Nirvana 28; No on the Outlander Packable Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the Mammut Nirvana 28, and 8 accept only the Outlander Packable Backpack.
Only the Outlander Packable Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Mammut Nirvana 28 vs. Outlander Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Mammut Nirvana 28 carries 8L more than the Outlander Packable Backpack (28L vs. 20L), while the Outlander Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Outlander Packable Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mammut Nirvana 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Outlander Packable Backpack is the better call.