Transit Travel Backpack 35L vs. Nomatic Travel 40L Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Transit Travel Backpack 35L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Transit Travel Backpack 35L | Feature | Nomatic Travel 40L Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| optional, hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 90% Polyester / 10% Nylon Weather Resistant YKK Zippers | |
Nomatic Travel 40L Bag
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 63% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Transit Travel Backpack 35L and Nomatic Travel 40L Bag
- Compression straps: 2 on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L; No on the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag.
- Hip belt: Optional, hideable on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L; Removable on the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L; Yes on the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L; Yes on the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Transit Travel Backpack 35L; No on the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 120 accept both. 17 accept only the Transit Travel Backpack 35L, and 0 accept only the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag.
Only the Transit Travel Backpack 35L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Sky Airlines.
Transit Travel Backpack 35L vs. Nomatic Travel 40L Bag: which should you pack?
The Nomatic Travel 40L Bag carries 10L more than the Transit Travel Backpack 35L (30L vs. 40L), while the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Transit Travel Backpack 35L fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag is the better call.