Nomatic Travel Pack vs. Sherpani Santiago
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nomatic Travel Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Nomatic Travel Pack | Feature | Sherpani Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waterproof tarpaulin | |
Sherpani Santiago
| Capacity | 39 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Nomatic Travel Pack and Sherpani Santiago
- Passport pocket: Back on the Nomatic Travel Pack; Front on the Sherpani Santiago.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Nomatic Travel Pack; Yes on the Sherpani Santiago.
- Hip belt: No on the Nomatic Travel Pack; Yes on the Sherpani Santiago.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Nomatic Travel Pack; No on the Sherpani Santiago.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 167 accept both. 8 accept only the Nomatic Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Sherpani Santiago.
Only the Nomatic Travel Pack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Nomatic Travel Pack vs. Sherpani Santiago: which should you pack?
The Sherpani Santiago carries 19L more than the Nomatic Travel Pack (20L vs. 39L), while the Sherpani Santiago is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nomatic Travel Pack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Sherpani Santiago; if you want to travel lighter, the Sherpani Santiago is the better call.