Nike Utility Elite vs. Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Nike Utility Elite | Feature | Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 14in |
| 8 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | Polyester |
Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×25×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Nike Utility Elite and Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
- Compression straps: No on the Nike Utility Elite; 4 on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Nike Utility Elite; Front on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Nike Utility Elite; 14in on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
- Main compartments: 8 on the Nike Utility Elite; 3 on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Nike Utility Elite, and 13 accept only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS.
Only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Nike Utility Elite vs. Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS: which should you pack?
The Nike Utility Elite carries 11L more than the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS (37L vs. 26L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nike Utility Elite; if you want to travel lighter, the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS is the better call.