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title: "Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack vs Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L"
description: "Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack vs Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by…"
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# Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack vs. Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>820D Ballistic Nylon</td><td>Ultralight Terra Shell™ 210D ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xkzrrigkky/peak-design-outdoor-backpack-45l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990422/carryons/peak-design-outdoor-backpack-45l-xkzrrigkky.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×31×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$330</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.