Osprey Flapjack vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Flapjack | Feature | Cotopaxi Nazca 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | ||
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| removable | Hip Belt | |
| Sternum Strap | ||
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyspun | cotton/polyester canvas shell |
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Osprey Flapjack and Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
- Passport pocket: Side on the Osprey Flapjack; Top on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Flapjack; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Both have: 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. 134 accept both. 2 accept only the Osprey Flapjack, and 36 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Only the Osprey Flapjack fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Osprey Flapjack vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Nazca 24L carries 3L more than the Osprey Flapjack (21L vs. 24L), while the Osprey Flapjack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits 90% 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 Osprey Flapjack is the better call.