Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Waymark Dark Sky
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 | Waymark Dark Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics |
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack and Waymark Dark Sky
- Opening: Top zip on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; Other on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; 2 on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; 2, side on the Waymark Dark Sky.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack, and 2 accept only the Waymark Dark Sky.
Only the Waymark Dark Sky fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Waymark Dark Sky: which should you pack?
The Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack carries 5L more than the Waymark Dark Sky (21L vs. 16L), while the Waymark Dark Sky is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waymark Dark Sky fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Dark Sky is the better call.