BAGSMART Dense 40L Travel Pack vs NEMO Equipment Vantage 40L
The BAGSMART Dense 40L Travel Pack is 40L and 1.6kg3.5lb; the NEMO Equipment Vantage 40L is 40L and 1.68kg3.7lb. The BAGSMART Dense 40L Travel Pack is 0.08kg0.2lb lighter. The BAGSMART Dense 40L Travel Pack costs $129.95999999999998 less. The BAGSMART Dense 40L Travel Pack fits the carry-on limit of 30 of 36 major airlines and the NEMO Equipment Vantage 40L fits 14; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | BAGSMART Dense 40L Travel Pack | NEMO Equipment Vantage 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.99Best | $249.95 |
| Volume | 40L | 40L |
| Weight | 1.6kg3.5lbBest | 1.68kg3.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 83%Best | 39% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 54×33×23cm21.5×13×9in | 54.5×33×24cm21.5×13×9.5in |
| Laptop | 15.6" | 16"Best |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 2 |
| Compression straps | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | Clamshell, clamshell main compartment | front duffel-style zip opening, zippered bottom compartment, tech compartment |
| Warranty | 1 year | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | Yes | Yes |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Removable | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | Yes |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Ripstop nylon exterior; polyester interior | CERO recycled PET fabric, CCubed cushioning |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | BAGSMART Dense 40L Travel Pack | NEMO Equipment Vantage 40L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.