Sherpani Santiago vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Sherpani Santiago
| Capacity | 39 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $185 |
Feature by feature
| Sherpani Santiago | Feature | Cotopaxi Nazca 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 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 Sherpani Santiago and Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Sherpani Santiago; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Sherpani Santiago; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Sherpani Santiago; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Sherpani Santiago; 1 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Sherpani Santiago, and 7 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Sherpani Santiago vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?
The Sherpani Santiago carries 15L more than the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L (39L vs. 24L), while the Sherpani Santiago is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (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 Sherpani Santiago; if you want to travel lighter, the Sherpani Santiago is the better call.