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title: "Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs Waymark Dark Sky"
description: "Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs Waymark Dark Sky: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Waymark Dark Sky

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

## [Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7xw2itmg66/nomatic-mckinnon-cube-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630501279/carryons/Nomatic_Mckinnon_Cube_Pack_xx3nvi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×34×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Nylon</td><td>Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Waymark Dark Sky](https://onebag.travel/carryon/lbjijfpr83/waymark-dark-sky/)

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

![Front facing view of the Waymark Dark Sky](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990462/carryons/waymark-dark-sky-lbjijfpr83.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41×27×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$115</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.