Salewa NXT 25L Backpack vs Waterfly CAMPUS-X Guard Backpack 25L
The Salewa NXT 25L Backpack is 25L and 0.72kg1.6lb; the Waterfly CAMPUS-X Guard Backpack 25L is 25L and 0.75kg1.7lb. The Salewa NXT 25L Backpack is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The Salewa NXT 25L Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 31 of 36 major airlines and the Waterfly CAMPUS-X Guard Backpack 25L fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | Salewa NXT 25L Backpack | Waterfly CAMPUS-X Guard Backpack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $69.99 |
| Volume | 25L | 25L |
| Weight | 0.72kg1.6lbBest | 0.75kg1.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 86% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 27%Best |
| Dimensions | 52×29×22cm20.5×11.5×8.5in | 44×32×17cm17.5×12.5×6.5in |
| Laptop | n/a | 17" |
| Compartments | n/a | 2 |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | Roll-top, Roll-top with two-way side access to the main compartment | Zippered main compartment |
| Warranty | 2 years | 10 years |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Removable | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Yes |
| Load lifters | Yes | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Challenge ULTRA™ 100X UHMWPE fabric, Robic® High Tenacity Nylon 330D | Water-resistant nylon, polyester lining |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Salewa NXT 25L Backpack | Waterfly CAMPUS-X Guard Backpack 25L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Personal item | 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.