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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/ev828hrr4z/aer-go-pack-2/lf3hwrvu1r/nomatic-navigator-collapsible-backpack/"
title: "Aer Go Pack 2 vs Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack"
description: "Aer Go Pack 2 vs Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Aer Go Pack 2 vs. Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack

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

## [Aer Go Pack 2](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ev828hrr4z/aer-go-pack-2/)

by [Aer](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Aer)

![Front facing view of the Aer Go Pack 2](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/pzcvjkjaola8ts3h8lhb)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×28×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$99</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Aer Go Pack 2 | Feature | Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 20L |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D Cordura® crinkle nylon exterior</td><td>Wear- and water-resistant nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/lf3hwrvu1r/nomatic-navigator-collapsible-backpack/)

by [Nomatic](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Nomatic)

![Front facing view of the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630495014/carryons/Nomatic_Navigator_Collapsible_Backpack_fxw9n6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>17 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×27×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Aer Go Pack 2 and Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Aer Go Pack 2; Top zip on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the Aer Go Pack 2; Removable on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Aer Go Pack 2; 2 on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the Aer Go Pack 2; No on the 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. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the Aer Go Pack 2, and 0 accept only the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack.

### Only the Aer Go Pack 2 fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

## Aer Go Pack 2 vs. Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Aer Go Pack 2** carries 3L more than the **Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack** (20L vs. 17L), while the **Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer Go Pack 2** fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Go Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack is the better call.