Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack vs. Nomatic Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 84% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack | Feature | Nomatic Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 50-denier recycled polyester | Waterproof tarpaulin |
Nomatic Travel Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack and Nomatic Travel Pack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; Back on the Nomatic Travel Pack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; Hideable on the Nomatic Travel Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; 15in on the Nomatic Travel Pack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; No on the Nomatic Travel Pack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, 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. 158 accept both. 0 accept only the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack, and 17 accept only the Nomatic Travel Pack.
Only the Nomatic Travel Pack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack vs. Nomatic Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack carries 5L more than the Nomatic Travel Pack (25L vs. 20L), while the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nomatic Travel Pack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack is the better call.