Macpac Rapaki 25 vs. Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Macpac Rapaki 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Macpac Rapaki 25 | Feature | Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | Y | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 200D Recycled Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon | Tarpaulin material |
Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $400 |
Key differences between the Macpac Rapaki 25 and Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack
- Opening: Top zip on the Macpac Rapaki 25; Clamshell on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Macpac Rapaki 25; Yes on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Macpac Rapaki 25; Yes on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 49 accept both. 24 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 25, and 37 accept only the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
Only the Macpac Rapaki 25 fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Only the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Macpac Rapaki 25 vs. Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack: which should you pack?
The Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack carries 10L more than the Macpac Rapaki 25 (25L vs. 35L), while the Macpac Rapaki 25 is the lighter pack at 0.91kg (vs. 2.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Macpac Rapaki 25 is the better call.