Gossamer Gear Vanish 38 Duffel vs Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Duffel 42L
The Gossamer Gear Vanish 38 Duffel is 38L and 0.21kg0.5lb; the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Duffel 42L is 42L and 0.41kg0.9lb. The Gossamer Gear Vanish 38 Duffel is 0.2kg0.4lb lighter. The Gossamer Gear Vanish 38 Duffel costs $24.989999999999995 less. The Gossamer Gear Vanish 38 Duffel fits the carry-on limit of 30 of 36 major airlines and the Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Duffel 42L fits 30; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Gossamer Gear Vanish 38 Duffel | Nomatic Navigator Collapsible Duffel 42L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $75Best | $99.99 |
| Volume | 38L | 42L |
| Weight | 0.21kg0.5lbBest | 0.41kg0.9lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 83% | 83% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 22.8×53.3×33cm9×21×13in | 53.3×34.3×22.9cm21×13.5×9in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | no laptop sleeve |
| Opening | Large U-zippered opening | n/a |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 70D recycled Robic nylon, nylon/span stretch mesh, PFAS free | n/a |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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