Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS vs. Tropicfeel Nest
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×25×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $95 |
Feature by feature
| Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS | Feature | Tropicfeel Nest |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 20L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Polyester | |
Tropicfeel Nest
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS and Tropicfeel Nest
- Passport pocket: Front on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; Top on the Tropicfeel Nest.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; 15in on the Tropicfeel Nest.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; 5 on the Tropicfeel Nest.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 179 accept both. 8 accept only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS, and 0 accept only the Tropicfeel Nest.
Only the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS vs. Tropicfeel Nest: which should you pack?
The Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS carries 10L more than the Tropicfeel Nest (26L vs. 16L), while the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS; if you want to travel lighter, the Samsonite Samsonite Roadseeker XS is the better call.