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title: "Nomatic Travel Backpack vs Arc'teryx Blade 28"
description: "Nomatic Travel Backpack vs Arc'teryx Blade 28: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Nomatic Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6w958bk3r3/nomatic-travel-backpack/)

by [Nomatic](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Nomatic)

![Front facing view of the Nomatic Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601926/carryons/nomatictravelbackpack_s0rp7a.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×30×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$330</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Nomatic Travel Backpack | Feature | Arc'teryx Blade 28 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Waterproof tarpaulin</td><td>N210p-HT nylon 6,6 N630p-HT nylon 6,6</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Arc'teryx Blade 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xz50uzw3hb/arcteryx-blade-28/)

by [Arc'teryx](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Arc'teryx)

![Front facing view of the Arc'teryx Blade 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600726552/carryons/arcterixblade_ybynth.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×31×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Nomatic Travel Backpack and Arc'teryx Blade 28

-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Yes on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 9 accept only the Nomatic Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Arc'teryx Blade 28.

### Only the Nomatic Travel Backpack fits

Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.

## Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28: which should you pack?

The **Arc'teryx Blade 28** carries 8L more than the **Nomatic Travel Backpack** (20L vs. 28L), while the **Arc'teryx Blade 28** is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (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 Arc'teryx Blade 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Arc'teryx Blade 28 is the better call.