Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Junction Pack | 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 | ||
| 13in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 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 Hill People Gear Junction Pack and Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack
- Opening: Top flap on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Top zip on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; No on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; No 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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack, and 0 accept only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack.
Only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack: which should you pack?
The Hill People Gear Junction Pack carries 1L more than the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack (22L vs. 21L), while the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the better call.