Zeeksack The Organizer vs. Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Zeeksack The Organizer

Capacity30 L
Weight1.3 kg
Dimensions54×31×24 cm
Airline fit39%
Price$164

Feature by feature

Zeeksack The OrganizerFeatureNomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity 20L
0 Opening 4
top Passport top
Y Passthrough Y
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap removable
Inside
16in Laptop 16in
4 Main Compartments 2
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder 2, side
Y Water Resistant N
Material
recycled 1260D polyester PFAS- and fluorocarbon-free 20 recycled 550 ml PET bottlesWear- and water-resistant nylon

Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack

Front facing view of the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack
Capacity17 L
Weight0.4 kg
Dimensions48×27×15 cm
Airline fit93%
Price$100

Key differences between the Zeeksack The Organizer and Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 74 accept both. 0 accept only the Zeeksack The Organizer, and 102 accept only the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.

Only the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack fits

Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

Zeeksack The Organizer vs. Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack: which should you pack?

The Zeeksack The Organizer carries 13L more than the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack (30L vs. 17L), while the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Zeeksack The Organizer; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack is the better call.