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title: "Nomatic Travel Backpack vs Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack"
description: "Nomatic Travel Backpack vs Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack

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

## [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>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Waterproof tarpaulin</td><td>280D Nylon PU-coated</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/kj8comc77v/almond-oak-expandable-travel-backpack/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×33×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.