July Carry All Backpack 25L vs. Nike Utility Elite
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
July Carry All Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $185 |
Feature by feature
| July Carry All Backpack 25L | Feature | Nike Utility Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 420D twill nylon | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the July Carry All Backpack 25L and Nike Utility Elite
- Opening: Other on the July Carry All Backpack 25L; Clamshell on the Nike Utility Elite.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the July Carry All Backpack 25L; No on the Nike Utility Elite.
- Sternum strap: No on the July Carry All Backpack 25L; Yes on the Nike Utility Elite.
- Main compartments: 5 on the July Carry All Backpack 25L; 8 on the Nike Utility Elite.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
July Carry All Backpack 25L vs. Nike Utility Elite: which should you pack?
The Nike Utility Elite carries 12L more than the July Carry All Backpack 25L (25L vs. 37L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the July Carry All Backpack 25L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nike Utility Elite; if you want to travel lighter, the July Carry All Backpack 25L is the better call.