Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Deuter Vertrail 16
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 | Deuter Vertrail 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 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 | 220D PA PLAIN TPU |
Deuter Vertrail 16
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×23×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack and Deuter Vertrail 16
- Opening: Top zip on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; Rolltop on the Deuter Vertrail 16.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack; Removable on the Deuter Vertrail 16.
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. 169 accept both. 10 accept only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack, and 1 accept only the Deuter Vertrail 16.
Only the Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Deuter Vertrail 16 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack vs. Deuter Vertrail 16: which should you pack?
The Nomatic McKinnon Cube Pack carries 5L more than the Deuter Vertrail 16 (21L vs. 16L), while the Deuter Vertrail 16 is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (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 Deuter Vertrail 16 is the better call.