Aer Travel Pack 4 35L vs. Nomatic Travel 40L Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Aer Travel Pack 4 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $260 |
Feature by feature
| Aer Travel Pack 4 35L | Feature | Nomatic Travel 40L Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D CORDURA® ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign® approved) | 90% Polyester / 10% Nylon Weather Resistant YKK Zippers |
Nomatic Travel 40L Bag
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 63% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Aer Travel Pack 4 35L and Nomatic Travel 40L Bag
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Aer Travel Pack 4 35L; Hideable on the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Aer Travel Pack 4 35L; Removable on the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Aer Travel Pack 4 35L; Yes on the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Aer Travel Pack 4 35L; 7 on the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 117 accept both. 12 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 4 35L, and 3 accept only the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag.
Only the Aer Travel Pack 4 35L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag fits
Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Aer Travel Pack 4 35L vs. Nomatic Travel 40L Bag: which should you pack?
The Nomatic Travel 40L Bag carries 5L more than the Aer Travel Pack 4 35L (35L vs. 40L), while the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Travel Pack 4 35L fits 68% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag is the better call.