Grams28 152 Transit Backpack vs Nomatic Travel Pack (20L)
The Grams28 152 Transit Backpack is 20.8L and 2.05kg4.5lb; the Nomatic Travel Pack (20L) is 20L and 1.9kg4.2lb. The Nomatic Travel Pack (20L) is 0.15kg0.3lb lighter. The Nomatic Travel Pack (20L) costs $549 less. The Grams28 152 Transit Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Nomatic Travel Pack (20L) fits 36; under the seat, 8 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Grams28 152 Transit Backpack | Nomatic Travel Pack (20L) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899 | $350Best |
| Volume | 20.8L | 20L |
| Expands to | n/a | 30L |
| Weight | 2.05kg4.5lb | 1.9kg4.2lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 31%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 43×28.5×17cm17×11×6.5in | 47×30×15cm18.5×12×6in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | Clamshell, fully openable main compartment, separate laptop sleeve, quick access front pocket | Clamshell |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 years |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | Yes |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Italian pebbled bovine leather from Gruppo Mastrotto, environment certified tanning | Water-resistant tarpaulin (nylon + polyester blend), YKK zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Grams28 152 Transit Backpack | Nomatic Travel Pack (20L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | 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.