Does the NOMATIC Travel Pack 20L (expands to 30L) fit as a carry-on?
By its listed size it fits 38 of 38 airlines that publish a carry-on limit.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 18.5 × 12 × 6 in (47 × 30 × 15 cm) |
|---|---|
| Expanded | 18.5 × 12 × 9.5 in (47 × 30 × 24 cm) |
| Volume | 20 L |
| Empty weight | 4.1 lb (1.9 kg) |
| Laptop sleeve | up to 16 in |
| Wheels | none |
| List price | $349.99 (seen 2026-10-19) |
Against the usual US limit
Dashed and yellow: American Airlines' carry-on limit, 22 × 14 × 9 in. Coloured: this bag's listed size.
Every airline
| Airline | carry-on limit | This bag |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ||
| Alaska Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| Allegiant Air | 10 × 16 × 22 in (25 × 41 × 56 cm) | Fits 3.5 in to spare |
| American Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| Avelo Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| Breeze Airways | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| Frontier Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 4 in to spare |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| Southwest Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 4 in to spare |
| Sun Country Airlines | 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm) | Fits 4 in to spare |
| United Airlines | 9 × 14 × 22 in (23 × 36 × 56 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 3.2 in to spare |
| Air Canada | 9 × 15.5 × 21.5 in (23 × 39 × 55 cm) | Fits 3 in to spare |
| Porter Airlines | 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 39 × 23 cm) | Fits 3 in to spare |
| Viva Aerobus | 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits 3.5 in to spare |
| Volaris | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 3.2 in to spare |
| WestJet | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Fits 2 in to spare |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.8 in to spare |
| Copa Airlines | 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14.2 × 10.2 in) | Fits 2.2 in to spare |
| LATAM Airlines | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.8 in to spare |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in) | Fits 3.2 in to spare |
| Air France | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.8 in to spare |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 3.5 in to spare |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 3.5 in to spare |
| Iberia | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 3.5 in to spare |
| Icelandair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Fits 1.9 in to spare |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.8 in to spare |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits 3.1 in to spare |
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Fits 1.9 in to spare |
| Turkish Airlines | 23 × 40 × 55 cm (9.1 × 15.7 × 21.7 in) | Fits 3.1 in to spare |
| Virgin Atlantic | 23 × 36 × 56 cm (9.1 × 14.2 × 22 in) | Fits 2.2 in to spare |
| Vueling | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Fits 1.9 in to spare |
| Wizz Air | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Fits 3.1 in to spare |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in) | Fits 2.7 in to spare |
| Japan Airlines | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Fits 3.2 in to spare |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Fits 2.2 in to spare |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in) | Fits 1.2 in to spare |
"Borderline" means over by no more than the rounding in published sizes (0.5 cm, about 0.2 in). It may pass at the gate, but we don't promise it.
Where these numbers come from
- nomatic.combrand page
- amazon.comretailer listing
Notes from our data check
Brand spec for the 20L: 'Weight: 4.1 lbs | Capacity: 20L (expands to 30L) | Dimensions: 18.5" H × 12" W × 6–9.5" D | Laptop Compartment: Fits up to 16" laptops'. dims use the unexpanded 6 in depth; expandedDims use 9.5 in. Unlabelled, so measure is unstated. CLASSIFICATION: unexpanded it is near personal-item size (18.5 in tall is over the common 18 in personal-item height); NOMATIC sells it as an 'Expandable Carry-On' and it is included as a carry-on because it reaches 30 L. A 14L version (17.5 x 11 x 5.5–6 in, 3.5 lb, $329.99) also exists. The older NOMATIC Travel Bag 40L named in the brief is no longer in nomatic.com's catalog. Amazon B07782GG5T: MPN TRPK30-BLK-02 matches the brand's Black/20L SKU; in stock at $349.99, 4.5 stars from 1,009 ratings, #240 in Laptop Backpacks. CONFLICT: Amazon lists 3.5 lb against the brand's 4.1 lb (brand used). Derived values: cm from inches, expanded cm from inches, kg from lb.