Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L
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 | Aer Pro Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waterproof tarpaulin | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Nomatic Travel Backpack and Aer Pro Pack 20L
- Passport pocket: Back on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Top on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; 16in on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, 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. 174 accept both. 1 accept only the Nomatic Travel Backpack, and 5 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L.
Only the Nomatic Travel Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Nomatic Travel Backpack carries the same capacity as the Aer Pro Pack 20L (20L vs. 20L), while the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nomatic Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the better call.