Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Salkan The Daypack 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 | Salkan The Daypack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waterproof tarpaulin | Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish |
Salkan The Daypack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $165 |
Key differences between the Nomatic Travel Backpack and Salkan The Daypack 20L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Other on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; No on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Yes on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Removable on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 175 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Salkan The Daypack 20L: which should you pack?
The Nomatic Travel Backpack carries the same capacity as the Salkan The Daypack 20L (20L vs. 20L), while the Salkan The Daypack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nomatic Travel Backpack fits 93% 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 Salkan The Daypack 20L is the better call.