Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack vs. Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack | Feature | Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 20L |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% deadstock nylon & polyester | Wear- and water-resistant nylon |
Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack and Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; Top zip on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; Yes on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; Removable on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; 16in on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack; 2 on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 176 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack vs. Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack: which should you pack?
The Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack carries 1L more than the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack (16L vs. 17L), while the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the better call.