Modern Dayfarer DAYFARER Backpack 18L vs WANDRD NIMBUS 18L
The Modern Dayfarer DAYFARER Backpack 18L is 18L and 1.18kg2.6lb; the WANDRD NIMBUS 18L is 18L and 1.19kg2.6lb. The Modern Dayfarer DAYFARER Backpack 18L is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The WANDRD NIMBUS 18L costs $30 less. The Modern Dayfarer DAYFARER Backpack 18L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the WANDRD NIMBUS 18L fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Modern Dayfarer DAYFARER Backpack 18L | WANDRD NIMBUS 18L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $209 | $179Best |
| Volume | 18L | 18L |
| Weight | 1.18kg2.6lbBest | 1.19kg2.6lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 44×29×16cm17.5×11.5×6.5in | 47.6×30.5×15.9cm18.5×12×6.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 2 |
| Opening | Clamshell, full clamshell main compartment, laptop sleeve, quick-access pockets | n/a |
| Warranty | n/a | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | Insert sold separately |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | Yes |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 100% recycled high-tenacity 420D Velocity nylon with PU backing, Fidlock V-Buckle, YKK AquaGuard zippers, Hypalon zipper pulls | n/a |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Modern Dayfarer DAYFARER Backpack 18L | WANDRD NIMBUS 18L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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.