Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
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 | Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | |
Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×35×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack and Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
- Opening: Top zip on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; Clamshell on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; Back on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; 4 on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
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. 176 accept both. 3 accept only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack, and 0 accept only the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
Only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack fits
Cayman Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L: which should you pack?
The Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L carries 24L more than the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack (21L vs. 45L), while the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.8kg). 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 Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the better call.