Mammut Nirvana 28 vs. Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
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 | Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 6 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 14in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 90% Polyamide, 10% Polyester | Polyester |
Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×25×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Mammut Nirvana 28 and Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
- Compression straps: 6 on the Mammut Nirvana 28; 4 on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Mammut Nirvana 28; No on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Mammut Nirvana 28; 14in on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Mammut Nirvana 28; 1, side on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap.
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 14 accept only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
Only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Mammut Nirvana 28 vs. Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS: which should you pack?
The Mammut Nirvana 28 carries 2L more than the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS (28L vs. 26L), while the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS fits 99% 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 Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS is the better call.