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title: "YNOT Magnetica vs Waterfield Bolt - One Bag Travel"
description: "YNOT Magnetica vs Waterfield Bolt: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# YNOT Magnetica vs. Waterfield Bolt

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [YNOT Magnetica](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4e8hqg7h8z/ynot-magnetica/)

by [YNOT](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=YNOT)

![Front facing view of the YNOT Magnetica](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601815/carryons/ynotmagnetica_pb5bcj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×31×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$290</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| YNOT Magnetica | Feature | Waterfield Bolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>YKK AquaGuard zippers</td><td>Durable waxed canvas OR 1050 Denier Ballistic nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Waterfield Bolt](https://onebag.travel/carryon/y4hnzor7bp/waterfield-bolt/)

by [Waterfield](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Waterfield)

![Front facing view of the Waterfield Bolt](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601124122/carryons/waterfieldbolt_mfie4n.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>17 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41×32×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$370</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the YNOT Magnetica and Waterfield Bolt

-   **Opening:** Top flap on the YNOT Magnetica; Top zip on the Waterfield Bolt.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the YNOT Magnetica; Yes on the Waterfield Bolt.
-   **Hip belt:** Optional on the YNOT Magnetica; No on the Waterfield Bolt.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the YNOT Magnetica; No on the Waterfield Bolt.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## YNOT Magnetica vs. Waterfield Bolt: which should you pack?

The **YNOT Magnetica** carries 3L more than the **Waterfield Bolt** (20L vs. 17L), while the **YNOT Magnetica** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **YNOT Magnetica** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the YNOT Magnetica; if you want to travel lighter, the YNOT Magnetica is the better call.