Nomatic Travel 40L Bag vs. Thule Aion 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nomatic Travel 40L Bag
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 63% |
| Price | $330 |
Feature by feature
| Nomatic Travel 40L Bag | Feature | Thule Aion 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 90% Polyester / 10% Nylon Weather Resistant YKK Zippers | |
Key differences between the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag and Thule Aion 40L
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag; Yes on the Thule Aion 40L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag; Optional on the Thule Aion 40L.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag; 4 on the Thule Aion 40L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag; 1, side on the Thule Aion 40L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 0 accept only the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag, and 12 accept only the Thule Aion 40L.
Only the Thule Aion 40L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Nomatic Travel 40L Bag vs. Thule Aion 40L: which should you pack?
The Nomatic Travel 40L Bag carries the same capacity as the Thule Aion 40L (40L vs. 40L), while the Thule Aion 40L is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Thule Aion 40L fits 70% 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 Thule Aion 40L is the better call.