Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack 32L vs Think Tank Airport Commuter 31L
The Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack 32L is 32L and 2.34kg5.2lb; the Think Tank Airport Commuter 31L is 31L and 2.2kg4.9lb. The Think Tank Airport Commuter 31L is 0.14kg0.3lb lighter. The Think Tank Airport Commuter 31L costs $130.24 less. The Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack 32L fits the carry-on limit of 14 of 36 major airlines and the Think Tank Airport Commuter 31L fits 1; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack 32L | Think Tank Airport Commuter 31L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $419.99 | $289.75Best |
| Volume | 32L | 31L |
| Expands to | 41L | n/a |
| Weight | 2.34kg5.2lb | 2.2kg4.9lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 39%Best | 3% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 55.9×35.6×22.9cm22×14×9in | 48.5×33×26cm19×13×10in |
| Laptop | 17"Best | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Warranty | 5 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Removable | Removable |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | Yes |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Polyester and nylon exterior, polyester and PU foam interior | 600D polyester, 1260D ballistic nylon, 420D nylon ripstop, DWR |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Nomatic Navigator Travel Backpack 32L | Think Tank Airport Commuter 31L |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Southwest Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Carry-on | 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.