STM Dux Backpack vs. Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
STM Dux Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.78 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×33×24.1 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| STM Dux Backpack | Feature | Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Passthrough | Y | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D x 750D Polyester | Tarpaulin material |
Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $400 |
Key differences between the STM Dux Backpack and Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack
- Compression straps: No on the STM Dux Backpack; Yes on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
- Opening: Top zip on the STM Dux Backpack; Clamshell on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
- Hip belt: No on the STM Dux Backpack; Removable on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 49 accept both. 24 accept only the STM Dux Backpack, and 37 accept only the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
Only the STM Dux Backpack fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Only the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
STM Dux Backpack vs. Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack: which should you pack?
The Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack carries 5L more than the STM Dux Backpack (30L vs. 35L), while the STM Dux Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.78kg (vs. 2.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Dux Backpack is the better call.