Nomatic Travel Duffel Bag 40L vs Tortuga Lite Backpack 40L
The Nomatic Travel Duffel Bag 40L is 40L and 1.6kg3.5lb; the Tortuga Lite Backpack 40L is 40L and 1.6kg3.5lb. They weigh the same. The Tortuga Lite Backpack 40L costs $80 less. The Nomatic Travel Duffel Bag 40L fits the carry-on limit of 23 of 36 major airlines and the Tortuga Lite Backpack 40L fits 35; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Nomatic Travel Duffel Bag 40L | Tortuga Lite Backpack 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $330 | $250Best |
| Volume | 40L | 40L |
| Weight | 1.6kg3.5lb | 1.6kg3.5lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 64% | 97%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 23×53×36cm9×21×14in | 55×35×20cm21.5×14×8in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 1 |
| Compression straps | n/a | 0 |
| Opening | duffel, wide-opening main compartment with backpack conversion | Clamshell |
| Warranty | 5 years | Lifetime |
| Torso length | n/a | 48 to 53cm (19 to 21in) |
| Fit | n/a | Unisex |
| 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 | Removable | Removable |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | Yes |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 90% Polyester / 10% Nylon, water-resistant | 630D CORDURA re/cor RN6 nylon |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Nomatic Travel Duffel Bag 40L | Tortuga Lite Backpack 40L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air France | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | 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.