Aer Duffel Pack 2 vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Duffel Pack 2 | Feature | Cotopaxi Nazca 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| N | Hip Belt | |
| Y | Sternum Strap | |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior | cotton/polyester canvas shell |
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Aer Duffel Pack 2 and Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
- Passport pocket: No on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; Top on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Both have: 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. 163 accept both. 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2, and 7 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Aer Duffel Pack 2 vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?
The Aer Duffel Pack 2 carries 0.6000000000000014L more than the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L (24.6L vs. 24L), while the Aer Duffel Pack 2 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Duffel Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Duffel Pack 2 is the better call.