Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Nomatic Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tatonka Flightcase 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $186 |
Feature by feature
| Tatonka Flightcase 40 | Feature | Nomatic Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| T-Travel Tex Melange Eco | Waterproof tarpaulin |
Nomatic Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Tatonka Flightcase 40 and Nomatic Travel Backpack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Back on the Nomatic Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; 2, side on the Nomatic Travel Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Nomatic Travel Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 0 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 40, and 12 accept only the Nomatic Travel Backpack.
Only the Nomatic Travel Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Nomatic Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 40 carries 20L more than the Nomatic Travel Backpack (40L vs. 20L), while the Tatonka Flightcase 40 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nomatic Travel Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tatonka Flightcase 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Tatonka Flightcase 40 is the better call.