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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0apv0s48mi/mammut-nirvana-28/6cumg0djon/outlander-packable-backpack/"
title: "Mammut Nirvana 28 vs Outlander Packable Backpack"
description: "Mammut Nirvana 28 vs Outlander Packable Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Mammut Nirvana 28 vs. Outlander Packable Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Mammut Nirvana 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/0apv0s48mi/mammut-nirvana-28/)

by [Mammut](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mammut)

![Front facing view of the Mammut Nirvana 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990381/carryons/mammut-nirvana-28-0apv0s48mi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>90% Polyamide, 10% Polyester</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Outlander Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6cumg0djon/outlander-packable-backpack/)

by [Outlander](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Outlander)

![Front facing view of the Outlander Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990497/carryons/outlander-packable-backpack-6cumg0djon.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×27×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$20</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.