Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
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 | Fjallraven Travel Pack Small |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630D nylon/cotton canvas | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L and Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; No on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L, and 13 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Nazca 24L carries 4L more than the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small (24L vs. 20L), while the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the lighter pack at 1.33kg (vs. 1.35kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the better call.