Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Exped Transit 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack | Feature | Exped Transit 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack and Exped Transit 30
- Compression straps: No on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; Yes on the Exped Transit 30.
- Opening: Top zip on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; Other on the Exped Transit 30.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; Removable on the Exped Transit 30.
Both have: 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. 163 accept both. 16 accept only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack, and 1 accept only the Exped Transit 30.
Only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Only the Exped Transit 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Exped Transit 30: which should you pack?
The Exped Transit 30 carries 9L more than the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack (21L vs. 30L), while the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.675kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Transit 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the better call.