Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack
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 | Bellroy Classic Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | 00% recycled polyester & nylon |
Bellroy Classic Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $139 |
Key differences between the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack and Bellroy Classic Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; 16in on the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack: which should you pack?
The Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack carries 1L more than the Bellroy Classic Backpack (21L vs. 20L), while the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.75kg). 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 Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the better call.