Gregory Jade 43L vs. Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Gregory Jade 43L | Feature | Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 6 | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 40% Recycled 400D Polyester Ripstop with C0 DWR: designed without PFAS | 300D/900D ripstop weave |
Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 64×34×33 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $260 |
Key differences between the Gregory Jade 43L and Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L
- Compression straps: 6 on the Gregory Jade 43L; 5 on the Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Gregory Jade 43L; 8 on the Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 1 accept only the Gregory Jade 43L, and 0 accept only the Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L.
Only the Gregory Jade 43L fits
Virgin America.
Gregory Jade 43L vs. Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L: which should you pack?
The Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L carries 2L more than the Gregory Jade 43L (43L vs. 45L), while the Gregory Jade 43L is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Jade 43L fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Jade 43L is the better call.