Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Nomatic Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $129 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L | Feature | Nomatic Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | Waterproof tarpaulin |
Nomatic Travel Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and Nomatic Travel Pack
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Back on the Nomatic Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; 5 on the Nomatic Travel Pack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Nomatic Travel Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; 2, side on the Nomatic Travel Pack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
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. 0 accept only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L, and 1 accept only the Nomatic Travel Pack.
Only the Nomatic Travel Pack fits
Air Niugini.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Nomatic Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L carries 5L more than the Nomatic Travel Pack (25L vs. 20L), while the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nomatic Travel Pack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the better call.