RYU Quick Pack 18L vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
RYU Quick Pack 18L
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| RYU Quick Pack 18L | Feature | Cotopaxi Nazca 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | ||
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | ||
| Hip Belt | ||
| removable | Sternum Strap | |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630D Nylon with Polyurethane coating | cotton/polyester canvas shell |
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the RYU Quick Pack 18L and Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
- Main compartments: 4 on the RYU Quick Pack 18L; 3 on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Both have: passport pocket, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 168 accept both. 0 accept only the RYU Quick Pack 18L, and 2 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
RYU Quick Pack 18L vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Nazca 24L carries 6L more than the RYU Quick Pack 18L (18L vs. 24L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the better call.