Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. Kifaru Antero
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Cotopaxi Nazca 24L | Feature | Kifaru Antero |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | 2 | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | Y | |
| Hip Belt | removable | |
| Sternum Strap | Y | |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2, side | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| cotton/polyester canvas shell | 500 Denier Cordura Lined with 400 D packcloth |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L and Kifaru Antero
- Opening: Other on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; Clamshell on the Kifaru Antero.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 170 accept both. 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L, and 6 accept only the Kifaru Antero.
Only the Kifaru Antero fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. Kifaru Antero: which should you pack?
The Kifaru Antero carries 1L more than the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L (24L vs. 25L), while the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kifaru Antero fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kifaru Antero; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the better call.