Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Tatonka Flightcase 27
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 | Tatonka Flightcase 27 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Waterproof tarpaulin | T-Travel Tex Melange Eco |
Tatonka Flightcase 27
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Nomatic Travel Backpack and Tatonka Flightcase 27
- Passport pocket: Back on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; No on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; No on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 8 accept only the Nomatic Travel Backpack, and 1 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
Only the Nomatic Travel Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Only the Tatonka Flightcase 27 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Tatonka Flightcase 27: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 27 carries 7L more than the Nomatic Travel Backpack (20L vs. 27L), while the Tatonka Flightcase 27 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 Tatonka Flightcase 27; if you want to travel lighter, the Tatonka Flightcase 27 is the better call.