Hill People Gear Tarahumara Pack (TH) vs Waterfly Travel Elite Nomad Rolltop Backpack 16L
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara Pack (TH) is 16L and 0.7kg1.5lb; the Waterfly Travel Elite Nomad Rolltop Backpack 16L is 16L and 0.68kg1.5lb. The Waterfly Travel Elite Nomad Rolltop Backpack 16L is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The Waterfly Travel Elite Nomad Rolltop Backpack 16L costs $164.3 less. The Hill People Gear Tarahumara Pack (TH) fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Waterfly Travel Elite Nomad Rolltop Backpack 16L fits 36; under the seat, 10 and 10 of 26.
| Spec | Hill People Gear Tarahumara Pack (TH) | Waterfly Travel Elite Nomad Rolltop Backpack 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $35.7Best |
| Volume | 16L | 16L |
| Expands to | n/a | 21L |
| Weight | 0.7kg1.5lb | 0.68kg1.5lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 38% | 38% |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10cm17×9×4in | 41×29×14cm16×11.5×5.5in |
| Laptop | n/a | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Compression straps | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | Top-loading, Top-loading main compartment under a zippered hood | Roll-top, Roll-top main compartment with magnetic closures and a zipper |
| Warranty | No fixed term | 10 years |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | 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 | Yes | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 500D nylon construction | Water-repellent, tear-resistant polyester, polyester lining |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Hill People Gear Tarahumara Pack (TH) | Waterfly Travel Elite Nomad Rolltop Backpack 16L |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
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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.