Mammut Nirvana 28 vs. Exped Skyline 15
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 | Exped Skyline 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 6 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 90% Polyamide, 10% Polyester | 210D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon, PU Coated 1500mm |
Key differences between the Mammut Nirvana 28 and Exped Skyline 15
- Compression straps: 6 on the Mammut Nirvana 28; 4 on the Exped Skyline 15.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Mammut Nirvana 28; 4 on the Exped Skyline 15.
- Rain cover: No on the Mammut Nirvana 28; Yes on the Exped Skyline 15.
- Water resistant: No on the Mammut Nirvana 28; Yes on the Exped Skyline 15.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 167 accept both. 6 accept only the Mammut Nirvana 28, and 1 accept only the Exped Skyline 15.
Only the Mammut Nirvana 28 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Exped Skyline 15 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Mammut Nirvana 28 vs. Exped Skyline 15: which should you pack?
The Mammut Nirvana 28 carries 13L more than the Exped Skyline 15 (28L vs. 15L), while the Mammut Nirvana 28 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mammut Nirvana 28 fits 92% 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 Mammut Nirvana 28 is the better call.