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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0apv0s48mi/mammut-nirvana-28/7jwv9g12p2/exped-skyline-15/"
title: "Mammut Nirvana 28 vs Exped Skyline 15 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Mammut Nirvana 28 vs Exped Skyline 15: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Mammut Nirvana 28 vs. Exped Skyline 15

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>90% Polyamide, 10% Polyester</td><td>210D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon, PU Coated 1500mm</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Skyline 15](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7jwv9g12p2/exped-skyline-15/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Skyline 15](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601078153/carryons/exped_ekvv42.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>15 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×26×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.