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title: "Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs Nomatic Travel Backpack"
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# Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Nomatic Travel Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Tatonka Flightcase 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6g94ofwrhr/tatonka-flightcase-40/)

by [Tatonka](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tatonka)

![Front facing view of the Tatonka Flightcase 40](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990714/carryons/tatonka-flightcase-40-6g94ofwrhr.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$186</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>T-Travel Tex Melange Eco</td><td>Waterproof tarpaulin</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Nomatic Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6w958bk3r3/nomatic-travel-backpack/)

by [Nomatic](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Nomatic)

![Front facing view of the Nomatic Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601926/carryons/nomatictravelbackpack_s0rp7a.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×30×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$330</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.