Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One
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 | Ministry of Supply Boston One |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| 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, internal |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waterproof tarpaulin | 900D 100% polyester shell |
Ministry of Supply Boston One
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Nomatic Travel Backpack and Ministry of Supply Boston One
- Passport pocket: Back on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Top on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; 16in on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; 1, internal on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 175 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One: which should you pack?
The Ministry of Supply Boston One carries 8L more than the Nomatic Travel Backpack (20L vs. 28L), while the Ministry of Supply Boston One 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 Ministry of Supply Boston One; if you want to travel lighter, the Ministry of Supply Boston One is the better call.