Nike Utility Elite vs. Caribee Traveller 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Nike Utility Elite | Feature | Caribee Traveller 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 8 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | |
Caribee Traveller 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Nike Utility Elite and Caribee Traveller 40
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Nike Utility Elite; Yes on the Caribee Traveller 40.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Nike Utility Elite; Hideable on the Caribee Traveller 40.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Nike Utility Elite; 15in on the Caribee Traveller 40.
- Main compartments: 8 on the Nike Utility Elite; 4 on the Caribee Traveller 40.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 88 accept both. 86 accept only the Nike Utility Elite, and 0 accept only the Caribee Traveller 40.
Only the Nike Utility Elite fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Nike Utility Elite vs. Caribee Traveller 40: which should you pack?
The Caribee Traveller 40 carries 3L more than the Nike Utility Elite (37L vs. 40L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Nike Utility Elite fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Caribee Traveller 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Caribee Traveller 40 is the better call.