tomtoc VintPack-TA1 vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L

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

tomtoc VintPack-TA1

Front facing view of the tomtoc VintPack-TA1
Capacity22 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions45×30×15 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$80

Feature by feature

tomtoc VintPack-TA1FeatureCotopaxi Nazca 24L
Storage
N Compression
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 0
top Passport top
Y Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack
N Hip Belt
N Sternum Strap
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
3 Main Compartments 3
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
cotton/polyester canvas shell

Cotopaxi Nazca 24L

Front facing view of the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
Capacity24 L
Weight1.1 kg
Dimensions51×27×14 cm
Airline fit90%
Price$140

Key differences between the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 and Cotopaxi Nazca 24L

Both have: passport pocket, 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. 169 accept both. 11 accept only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1, and 1 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.

Only the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

tomtoc VintPack-TA1 vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?

The Cotopaxi Nazca 24L carries 2L more than the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 (22L vs. 24L), while the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc VintPack-TA1 fits 95% 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 tomtoc VintPack-TA1 is the better call.