Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack vs. Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L
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 | Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 41L | Expanded Capacity | 45L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 4, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 820D Ballistic Nylon | Ultralight Terra Shell™ 210D ripstop |
Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack and Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L
- Expansion: 41L when expanded on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; 45L when expanded on the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; No on the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; 16in on the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; No on the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack; 4, side on the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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 3 accept only the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L.
Only the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L fits
Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air.
Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack vs. Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L: which should you pack?
The Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L carries 3L more than the Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack (32L vs. 35L), while the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 2.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L is the better call.