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# Waterfield Air Porter vs. Nomatic Travel Backpack

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

## [Waterfield Air Porter](https://onebag.travel/carryon/53yii2r1hk/waterfield-air-porter/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$420</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Waterfield Air Porter | Feature | Nomatic Travel Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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>1680 Denier black Ballistic nylon</td><td>Waterproof tarpaulin</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Nomatic Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6w958bk3r3/nomatic-travel-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nomatic Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601926/carryons/nomatictravelbackpack_s0rp7a.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>1.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×30×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$330</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Waterfield Air Porter and Nomatic Travel Backpack

-   **Opening:** Other on the Waterfield Air Porter; Clamshell on the Nomatic Travel Backpack.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Waterfield Air Porter; Back on the Nomatic Travel Backpack.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Waterfield Air Porter; Yes on the Nomatic Travel Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 7 on the Waterfield Air Porter; 4 on the Nomatic Travel Backpack.

Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 175 accept both. 5 accept only the Waterfield Air Porter, and 0 accept only the Nomatic Travel Backpack.

### Only the Waterfield Air Porter fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

## Waterfield Air Porter vs. Nomatic Travel Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Waterfield Air Porter** carries 2L more than the **Nomatic Travel Backpack** (22L vs. 20L), while the **Waterfield Air Porter** is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Waterfield Air Porter** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Waterfield Air Porter; if you want to travel lighter, the Waterfield Air Porter is the better call.