Gregory Nano 28L vs. Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Nano 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $101 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Nano 28L | Feature | Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D High Density 40% Recycled Nylon / 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 DWR | DryHide shell |
Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Gregory Nano 28L and Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Gregory Nano 28L; No on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
- Opening: Other on the Gregory Nano 28L; Clamshell on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Gregory Nano 28L; Removable on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Gregory Nano 28L; 1, front on the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 127 accept both. 4 accept only the Gregory Nano 28L, and 0 accept only the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L.
Only the Gregory Nano 28L fits
Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Scoot, Tiger Airways.
Gregory Nano 28L vs. Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L: which should you pack?
The Gregory Nano 28L carries 3L more than the Yeti All-Weather Backpack 25L (28L vs. 25L), while the Gregory Nano 28L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Nano 28L fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Nano 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Nano 28L is the better call.