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title: "Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) vs Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack"
description: "Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) vs Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) vs. Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack

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

## [Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L)](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7agi983lqn/aer-capsule-pack-max-40l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L)](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620118382/carryons/Aer_Capsule_Pack_Max_pb0ctr.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55.9×35.6×22.9 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>45%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) | Feature | Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior</td><td>Tarpaulin material</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/iaa1fn17gn/nomatic-mckinnon-camera-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630548273/carryons/Nomatic_Mckinnon_Camera_Pack_tlicdu.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×35×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>46%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$400</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) and Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Yes on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Yes on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
-   **Hip belt:** Optional on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Removable on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); Yes on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
-   **Rain cover:** Optional on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); No on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1 on the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); 2 on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 85 accept both. 0 accept only the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L), and 1 accept only the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.

### Only the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack fits

Caribbean Airlines.

## Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L) vs. Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack: which should you pack?

The **Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L)** carries 5L more than the **Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack** (40L vs. 35L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack** fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Capsule Pack Max (40L); if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack is the better call.