Nordace Comino Travelpack vs. Bellroy Apex Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nordace Comino Travelpack
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $178 |
Feature by feature
| Nordace Comino Travelpack | Feature | Bellroy Apex Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester, Micro-fiber vegan leather | Recycled Baida Nylon and premium, environmentally certified leather |
Bellroy Apex Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $449 |
Key differences between the Nordace Comino Travelpack and Bellroy Apex Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Nordace Comino Travelpack; Other on the Bellroy Apex Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nordace Comino Travelpack; No on the Bellroy Apex Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Nordace Comino Travelpack; 1 on the Bellroy Apex Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 163 accept both. 4 accept only the Nordace Comino Travelpack, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Apex Backpack.
Only the Nordace Comino Travelpack fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Nordace Comino Travelpack vs. Bellroy Apex Backpack: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Apex Backpack carries 2L more than the Nordace Comino Travelpack (24L vs. 26L), while the Nordace Comino Travelpack is the lighter pack at 1.29kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Comino Travelpack fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Apex Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Comino Travelpack is the better call.