Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
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 | Gossamer Gear Aero Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 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 | 210D Recycled Robic Nylon (PFAS-Free) |
Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $225 |
Key differences between the Nomatic Travel Backpack and Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Yes on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Hip belt: No on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Optional on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; 17in on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 167 accept both. 8 accept only the Nomatic Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
Only the Nomatic Travel Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Aero Jet carries 15L more than the Nomatic Travel Backpack (20L vs. 35L), while the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet 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 Gossamer Gear Aero Jet; if you want to travel lighter, the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet is the better call.