Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack vs. Salkan The Carry-On 35L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $400 |
Feature by feature
| Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack | Feature | Salkan The Carry-On 35L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 39L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Tarpaulin material | Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish |
Salkan The Carry-On 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack and Salkan The Carry-On 35L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack; 4 on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack; Back on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack; No on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Rain cover: No on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack; Yes on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack; 2, side on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 86 accept both. 0 accept only the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack, and 44 accept only the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
Only the Salkan The Carry-On 35L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Turkish Airlines.
Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack vs. Salkan The Carry-On 35L: which should you pack?
The Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack carries the same capacity as the Salkan The Carry-On 35L (35L vs. 35L), while the Salkan The Carry-On 35L is the lighter pack at 1.9kg (vs. 2.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Salkan The Carry-On 35L fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Salkan The Carry-On 35L is the better call.