MixedWorks Eagle vs. Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
MixedWorks Eagle
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $210 |
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Eagle | Feature | Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer shell | Nylon |
Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Eagle and Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack
- Opening: Top flap on the MixedWorks Eagle; Top zip on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
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. 0 accept only the MixedWorks Eagle, and 12 accept only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack.
Only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
MixedWorks Eagle vs. Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Eagle carries 9L more than the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack (30L vs. 21L), while the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the MixedWorks Eagle; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the better call.