Db Journey Ramverk vs. Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Db Journey Ramverk
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Db Journey Ramverk | Feature | Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 20L |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Polyester | Wear- and water-resistant nylon |
Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Db Journey Ramverk and Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Db Journey Ramverk; Top zip on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Db Journey Ramverk; Yes on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Db Journey Ramverk; 2 on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Db Journey Ramverk; 2, side on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Db Journey Ramverk, and 2 accept only the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
Only the Db Journey Ramverk fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Db Journey Ramverk vs. Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack: which should you pack?
The Db Journey Ramverk carries 4L more than the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack (21L vs. 17L), while the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Db Journey Ramverk fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Db Journey Ramverk; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack is the better call.