Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. Timbuk2 Command
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 | Timbuk2 Command |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | N | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | ||
| Hip Belt | N | |
| Sternum Strap | removable | |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| cotton/polyester canvas shell | |
Key differences between the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L and Timbuk2 Command
- Main compartments: 3 on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; 5 on the Timbuk2 Command.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; Yes on the Timbuk2 Command.
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. 169 accept both. 1 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L, and 3 accept only the Timbuk2 Command.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Timbuk2 Command fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L vs. Timbuk2 Command: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Command carries 8L more than the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L (24L vs. 32L), while the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Command fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Command; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the better call.