Exped Skyline 15 vs. Gregory Nano 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Skyline 15 | Feature | Gregory Nano 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon, PU Coated 1500mm | 210D High Density 40% Recycled Nylon / 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 DWR |
Gregory Nano 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Exped Skyline 15 and Gregory Nano 24L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Exped Skyline 15; 2 on the Gregory Nano 24L.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Exped Skyline 15; Other on the Gregory Nano 24L.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Exped Skyline 15; Removable on the Gregory Nano 24L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Exped Skyline 15; 3 on the Gregory Nano 24L.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Exped Skyline 15; No on the Gregory Nano 24L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 133 accept both. 35 accept only the Exped Skyline 15, and 0 accept only the Gregory Nano 24L.
Only the Exped Skyline 15 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Exped Skyline 15 vs. Gregory Nano 24L: which should you pack?
The Gregory Nano 24L carries 9L more than the Exped Skyline 15 (15L vs. 24L), while the Gregory Nano 24L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Skyline 15 fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Nano 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Nano 24L is the better call.