Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Nazca 24L | Feature | Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630D nylon/cotton canvas | |
Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×35×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L and Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
- Passport pocket: No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; Back on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; No on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; 4 on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 171 accept both. 3 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L, and 5 accept only the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L: which should you pack?
The Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L carries 21L more than the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L (24L vs. 45L), while the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the lighter pack at 1.33kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the better call.