Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Baggu Crescent Bag
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 | Baggu Crescent Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| 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 | N |
| Material | |
| Nylon | Nylon |
Key differences between the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack and Baggu Crescent Bag
- Opening: Top zip on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; Other on the Baggu Crescent Bag.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; No on the Baggu Crescent Bag.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; No on the Baggu Crescent Bag.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; 16in on the Baggu Crescent Bag.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; No on the Baggu Crescent Bag.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack, and 0 accept only the Baggu Crescent Bag.
Only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Baggu Crescent Bag: which should you pack?
The Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack carries the same capacity as the Baggu Crescent Bag (21L vs. 21L), while the Baggu Crescent Bag is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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 Baggu Crescent Bag is the better call.