Nordace Comino Travelpack vs. Waterfield Bolt
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 | Waterfield Bolt |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester, Micro-fiber vegan leather | Durable waxed canvas OR 1050 Denier Ballistic nylon |
Waterfield Bolt
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×32×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $370 |
Key differences between the Nordace Comino Travelpack and Waterfield Bolt
- Passport pocket: No on the Nordace Comino Travelpack; Front on the Waterfield Bolt.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Nordace Comino Travelpack; No on the Waterfield Bolt.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Nordace Comino Travelpack; 2, side on the Waterfield Bolt.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Nordace Comino Travelpack, and 12 accept only the Waterfield Bolt.
Only the Waterfield Bolt fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Nordace Comino Travelpack vs. Waterfield Bolt: which should you pack?
The Nordace Comino Travelpack carries 7L more than the Waterfield Bolt (24L vs. 17L), while the Nordace Comino Travelpack is the lighter pack at 1.29kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waterfield Bolt fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Comino Travelpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Comino Travelpack is the better call.