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title: "Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack vs Waterfield Bolt"
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# Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack vs. Waterfield Bolt

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

## [Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/lf3hwrvu1r/nomatic-navigator-collapsible-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630495014/carryons/Nomatic_Navigator_Collapsible_Backpack_fxw9n6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>17 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×27×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack | Feature | Waterfield Bolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| 20L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Wear- and water-resistant nylon</td><td>Durable waxed canvas OR 1050 Denier Ballistic nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Waterfield Bolt](https://onebag.travel/carryon/y4hnzor7bp/waterfield-bolt/)

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

![Front facing view of the Waterfield Bolt](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601124122/carryons/waterfieldbolt_mfie4n.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>17 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41×32×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$370</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack and Waterfield Bolt

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack; Front on the Waterfield Bolt.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack; No on the Waterfield Bolt.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack; 15in on the Waterfield Bolt.
-   **Main compartments:** 2 on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack; 3 on the Waterfield Bolt.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack; Yes on the Waterfield Bolt.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 174 accept both. 2 accept only the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack, and 5 accept only the Waterfield Bolt.

### Only the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack fits

Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Waterfield Bolt fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

## Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack vs. Waterfield Bolt: which should you pack?

The **Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack** carries the same capacity as the **Waterfield Bolt** (17L vs. 17L), while the **Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Waterfield Bolt** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Backpack is the better call.