Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Uniqlo 3Way 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 | Uniqlo 3Way Bag |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | Polyester |
Uniqlo 3Way Bag
| Capacity | 4 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 17.7×12.2×4.7 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $40 |
Key differences between the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack and Uniqlo 3Way Bag
- Opening: Top zip on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; Other on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; No on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; Yes on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
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. 0 accept only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack, and 10 accept only the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
Only the Uniqlo 3Way Bag fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Uniqlo 3Way Bag: which should you pack?
The Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack carries 17L more than the Uniqlo 3Way Bag (21L vs. 4L), while the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Uniqlo 3Way Bag fits 100% 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.