Tropicfeel Nest vs. Incase EO
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tropicfeel Nest
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $190 |
Feature by feature
| Tropicfeel Nest | Feature | Incase EO |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| 20L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D heathered weave Ecoya® eco-dyed poly. | |
Key differences between the Tropicfeel Nest and Incase EO
- Main compartments: 5 on the Tropicfeel Nest; 3 on the Incase EO.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Tropicfeel Nest; Yes on the Incase EO.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Tropicfeel Nest; No on the Incase EO.
- Water resistant: No on the Tropicfeel Nest; Yes on the Incase EO.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 110 accept both. 69 accept only the Tropicfeel Nest, and 0 accept only the Incase EO.
Only the Tropicfeel Nest fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Oman Air, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Tropicfeel Nest vs. Incase EO: which should you pack?
The Incase EO carries 8L more than the Tropicfeel Nest (16L vs. 24L), while the Incase EO is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Incase EO; if you want to travel lighter, the Incase EO is the better call.