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title: "haize project Clamshell 38 vs Tropicfeel Nest"
description: "haize project Clamshell 38 vs Tropicfeel Nest: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# haize project Clamshell 38 vs. Tropicfeel Nest

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [haize project Clamshell 38](https://onebag.travel/carryon/spl5g7bkyn/haize-project-clamshell-38/)

by [haize project](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=haize project)

![Front facing view of the haize project Clamshell 38](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990372/carryons/haize-project-clamshell-38-spl5g7bkyn.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$380</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1680D RPET polyurethane</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Tropicfeel Nest](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vi4n0ekjht/tropicfeel-nest/)

by [Tropicfeel](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tropicfeel)

![Front facing view of the Tropicfeel Nest](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990718/carryons/tropicfeel-nest-vi4n0ekjht.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$190</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.