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title: "Transit Travel Backpack 35L vs Nomatic Travel 40L Bag"
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# Transit Travel Backpack 35L vs. Nomatic Travel 40L Bag

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Transit Travel Backpack 35L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/hs7yeimfim/transit-travel-backpack-35l/)

by [Wandrd](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Wandrd)

![Front facing view of the Transit Travel Backpack 35L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/pcgqu93gq1iagokcvmrv)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×29×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$300</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>90% Polyester / 10% Nylon Weather Resistant YKK Zippers</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Nomatic Travel 40L Bag](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jjd3n6vbi8/nomatic-travel-40l-bag/)

by [Nomatic](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Nomatic)

![Front facing view of the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/fu0mafvjuigffmbl30pg)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×36×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>63%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$330</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.