Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
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 24L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 24L
- Passport pocket: Back on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Top on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; 16in on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
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 0 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the Nomatic Travel Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Pack 24L carries 4L more than the Nomatic Travel Backpack (20L vs. 24L), while the Aer Pro Pack 24L is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (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 Aer Pro Pack 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Pack 24L is the better call.