Nomatic Travel Pack vs. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
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 | Gossamer Gear Aero Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waterproof tarpaulin | 210D Recycled Robic Nylon (PFAS-Free) |
Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $225 |
Key differences between the Nomatic Travel Pack and Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Nomatic Travel Pack; Yes on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Hip belt: No on the Nomatic Travel Pack; Optional on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Nomatic Travel Pack; 17in on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Nomatic Travel Pack; 4 on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, sternum strap, 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. 167 accept both. 8 accept only the Nomatic Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
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. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Aero Jet carries 15L more than the Nomatic Travel Pack (20L vs. 35L), while the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet 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 Gossamer Gear Aero Jet; if you want to travel lighter, the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet is the better call.