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title: "Nomatic Travel 40L Bag vs Thule Aion 40L - One Bag Travel"
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# Nomatic Travel 40L Bag vs. Thule Aion 40L

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

## [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>

## 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 |

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

## [Thule Aion 40L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zaj208cenq/thule-aion-40l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Thule Aion 40L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990324/carryons/thule-aion-40l-zaj208cenq.avif)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×33×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.