Gregory Nano 28L vs. Kifaru Antero
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 | Kifaru Antero |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D High Density 40% Recycled Nylon / 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 DWR | 500 Denier Cordura Lined with 400 D packcloth |
Key differences between the Gregory Nano 28L and Kifaru Antero
- Opening: Other on the Gregory Nano 28L; Clamshell on the Kifaru Antero.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Gregory Nano 28L; Top on the Kifaru Antero.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Gregory Nano 28L; 15in on the Kifaru Antero.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 131 accept both. 0 accept only the Gregory Nano 28L, and 45 accept only the Kifaru Antero.
Only the Kifaru Antero fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Gregory Nano 28L vs. Kifaru Antero: which should you pack?
The Gregory Nano 28L carries 3L more than the Kifaru Antero (28L vs. 25L), while the Gregory Nano 28L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kifaru Antero fits 93% 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.