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title: "Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs Bellroy Classic Backpack"
description: "Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs Bellroy Classic Backpack: 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. Bellroy Classic Backpack

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Nylon</td><td>00% recycled polyester &amp; nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Bellroy Classic Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/lg3v7okq7d/bellroy-classic-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Classic Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620632444/carryons/Bellroy_Classic_Backpack_awttar.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.75 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$139</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.