haize project Clamshell 38 vs. Tropicfeel Nest
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
haize project Clamshell 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $380 |
Feature by feature
| haize project Clamshell 38 | Feature | Tropicfeel Nest |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 20L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 1680D RPET polyurethane | |
Tropicfeel Nest
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the haize project Clamshell 38 and Tropicfeel Nest
- Sternum strap: Removable on the haize project Clamshell 38; Yes on the Tropicfeel Nest.
- Main compartments: 4 on the haize project Clamshell 38; 5 on the Tropicfeel Nest.
- Water resistant: Yes on the haize project Clamshell 38; No on the Tropicfeel Nest.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 162 accept both. 0 accept only the haize project Clamshell 38, and 17 accept only the Tropicfeel Nest.
Only the Tropicfeel Nest fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
haize project Clamshell 38 vs. Tropicfeel Nest: which should you pack?
The haize project Clamshell 38 carries 22L more than the Tropicfeel Nest (38L vs. 16L), while the Tropicfeel Nest is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tropicfeel Nest fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the haize project Clamshell 38; if you want to travel lighter, the Tropicfeel Nest is the better call.