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# Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack vs. Deuter Ypsilon

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

## [Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/56jhr66jo3/nomatic-navigator-travel-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630461488/carryons/Nordace_Navigator_Travel_Backpack_q5trwr.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×36×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>45%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$400</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack | Feature | Deuter Ypsilon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| 41L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>820D Ballistic Nylon</td><td>PES 600 Coat, 600D PES</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Ypsilon](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tj5fcocgs8/deuter-ypsilon/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Ypsilon](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621822951/carryons/Deuter_Ypsilon_brzrtz.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×29×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>42%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$135</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack and Deuter Ypsilon

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; Top zip on the Deuter Ypsilon.
-   **Passport pocket:** Yes on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; No on the Deuter Ypsilon.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; No on the Deuter Ypsilon.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; Yes on the Deuter Ypsilon.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 48 accept both. 37 accept only the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack, and 31 accept only the Deuter Ypsilon.

### Only the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack fits

Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.

### Only the Deuter Ypsilon fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Peach, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Sky Airlines.

## Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack vs. Deuter Ypsilon: which should you pack?

The **Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack** carries 4L more than the **Deuter Ypsilon** (32L vs. 28L), while the **Deuter Ypsilon** is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 2.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack** fits 45% 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 Deuter Ypsilon is the better call.