Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack vs. Arcido Akra
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 | Arcido Akra |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 41L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 820D Ballistic Nylon | Body Fabric: 500D Blendex Kodra - With PU coating Bottom Scuff Fabric: 1000D Codra - With PU coating Lining: 150D Premium Polyester Oxford |
Key differences between the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack and Arcido Akra
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; Top on the Arcido Akra.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; 15in on the Arcido Akra.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; 7 on the Arcido Akra.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; 2, side on the Arcido Akra.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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 77 accept only the Arcido Akra.
Only the Arcido Akra fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack vs. Arcido Akra: which should you pack?
The Arcido Akra carries 3L more than the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack (32L vs. 35L), while the Arcido Akra is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 2.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arcido Akra fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arcido Akra; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Akra is the better call.