Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack
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 | Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | Nylon |
Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 158.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44.5×29.2×19.1 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $20 |
Key differences between the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack and Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack
- Compression straps: No on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; Yes on the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; No on the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; 1 on the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack, and 1 accept only the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack.
Only the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack fits
Air Niugini.
Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack: which should you pack?
The Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack carries 6L more than the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack (21L vs. 27L), while the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 158.8kg). 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 Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the better call.