Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack vs. Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $400 |
Feature by feature
| Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack | Feature | Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| 41L | Expanded Capacity | 30L |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 820D Ballistic Nylon | Nywool, Nylon, Kodra Nylon |
Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $268 |
Key differences between the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack and Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; Yes on the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack.
- Expansion: 41L when expanded on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; 30L when expanded on the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; Other on the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; Yes on the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; 1 on the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 0 accept only the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack, and 89 accept only the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack.
Only the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack vs. Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack carries 10L more than the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack (32L vs. 22L), while the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 2.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Boundary Supply -- Prima System Modular Travel Backpack is the better call.