Mystery Ranch 3 Way 18 vs WANDRD NIMBUS 18L
The Mystery Ranch 3 Way 18 is 18L and 1.22kg2.7lb; the WANDRD NIMBUS 18L is 18L and 1.19kg2.6lb. The WANDRD NIMBUS 18L is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The WANDRD NIMBUS 18L costs $26 less. The Mystery Ranch 3 Way 18 fits the carry-on limit of 1 of 36 major airlines and the WANDRD NIMBUS 18L fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Mystery Ranch 3 Way 18 | WANDRD NIMBUS 18L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $205 | $179Best |
| Volume | 18L | 18L |
| Expands to | 23L | n/a |
| Weight | 1.22kg2.7lb | 1.19kg2.6lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 3% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 27.9×41.9×31.8cm11×16.5×12.5in | 47.6×30.5×15.9cm18.5×12×6.5in |
| Laptop | n/a | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | Insert sold separately |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | Yes |
| Shoulder strap | Removable | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | CORDURA fabric; YKK AquaGuard water-repellent zippers | n/a |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Mystery Ranch 3 Way 18 | WANDRD NIMBUS 18L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air France | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Southwest Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | Carry-on | 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.