Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nomatic Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $330 |
Feature by feature
| Nomatic Travel Backpack | Feature | Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 30L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waterproof tarpaulin | 280D Nylon PU-coated |
Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Nomatic Travel Backpack and Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Yes on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; 16in on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; 1, side on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 1 accept only the Nomatic Travel Backpack, and 5 accept only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack.
Only the Nomatic Travel Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack carries 5L more than the Nomatic Travel Backpack (20L vs. 25L), while the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the better call.