Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
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 | Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630D nylon/cotton canvas | Eco AzTec® 8 Canvas — 80% Polyester, 20% Cotton |
Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L and Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22
- Opening: Clamshell on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; Top zip on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
- Hip belt: No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; Yes on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; 2 on the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L, and 15 accept only the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22.
Only the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Nazca 24L carries 2L more than the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 (24L vs. 22L), while the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.33kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 fits 100% 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 Macpac Kahu AzTec® 22 is the better call.