Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
| Capacity | 21.5 L |
| Weight | 0.66 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×33×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $79 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L | Feature | Cotopaxi Nazca 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | 630D nylon/cotton canvas |
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L and Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
- Opening: Top zip on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Clamshell on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L, and 2 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Nazca 24L carries 2.5L more than the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L (21.5L vs. 24L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 1.33kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits 92% 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 Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the better call.