Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack | Feature | Tortuga Daypack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 20L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Wear- and water-resistant nylon | ECOPAK™ EPX70RS waterproof sailcloth |
Tortuga Daypack Pro
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack and Tortuga Daypack Pro
- Opening: Top zip on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack; Other on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack; No on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack; Yes on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Water resistant: No on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack; Yes on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack, and 5 accept only the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Only the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Tortuga Daypack Pro fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Daypack Pro carries 4L more than the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack (17L vs. 21L), while the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Daypack Pro fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Daypack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack is the better call.