NEMO Equipment Vantage 30L vs Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
The NEMO Equipment Vantage 30L is 30L and 1.4kg3.1lb; the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L is 30L and 1.4kg3.1lb. They weigh the same. The Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L costs $10.949999999999989 less. The NEMO Equipment Vantage 30L fits the carry-on limit of 1 of 36 major airlines and the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L fits 35; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | NEMO Equipment Vantage 30L | Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.95 | $219Best |
| Volume | 30L | 30L |
| Expands to | n/a | 35L |
| Weight | 1.4kg3.1lb | 1.4kg3.1lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 3% | 97%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 49×28×28cm19.5×11×11in | 51×32×18cm20×12.5×7in |
| Laptop | 16"Best | 15" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Compression straps | n/a | 0 |
| Opening | front duffel-style zip opening, zippered bottom compartment, tech compartment | Clamshell |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | Yes | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | Yes |
| Shoulder strap | No | Removable |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | CERO recycled PET fabric, CCubed cushioning | 1000D, 400D and 210D recycled nylon with 1680D recycled ballistic nylon |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | NEMO Equipment Vantage 30L | Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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.