Nordace Gisborne vs. Nomatic Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nordace Gisborne
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×31×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $157 |
Feature by feature
| Nordace Gisborne | Feature | Nomatic Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| POLYESTER & MICRO-FIBER LEATHER | 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 Nordace Gisborne and Nomatic Travel Pack
- Opening: Top zip on the Nordace Gisborne; Clamshell on the Nomatic Travel Pack.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Nordace Gisborne; Back on the Nomatic Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Nordace Gisborne; 5 on the Nomatic Travel Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Nordace Gisborne; 2, side on the Nomatic Travel Pack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
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. 5 accept only the Nordace Gisborne, and 1 accept only the Nomatic Travel Pack.
Only the Nordace Gisborne fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Nomatic Travel Pack fits
Air Niugini.
Nordace Gisborne vs. Nomatic Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Nordace Gisborne carries 2L more than the Nomatic Travel Pack (22L vs. 20L), while the Nordace Gisborne is the lighter pack at 1.15kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Gisborne fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Gisborne; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Gisborne is the better call.