Nomatic
Nomatic Travel Bag 40L
$329.99Cheaper
Released 2016
Best Travel Backpacks · head-to-head
Nomatic Travel Bag 40L vs Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Nomatic Travel Bag 40L is cheaper at $329.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Tortuga
Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
$350
Released 2025
Which is better: the Nomatic Travel Bag 40L or Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L?
The Nomatic Travel Bag 40L wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Nomatic Travel Bag 40L is the cheaper at $329.99. The Nomatic Travel Bag 40L both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Nomatic Travel Bag 40L | Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $329.99 MSRP from nomatic.com | $350 |
| Brand | Nomatic | Tortuga |
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Capacity liters | 40 | 40 |
| Weight (lb) | 3.42 | 4.5 |
| Laptop size (in) | 16 | 16 |
| Carry on compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Material | 90% polyester / 10% nylon, tarpaulin top/front/sides/bottom, ballistic weave back panel | ECOPAK EPX200 waterproof sailcloth (100% recycled polyester), YKK AquaGuard zippers, Woojin buckles |
| Warranty years | 99 | 99 |
| Dimensions (in) | 21 x 14 x 9 in | 22 x 14 x 8 in |
| Release | 2016 | 2025 |
Sources — Nomatic Travel Bag 40L: nomatic.com (verified 2026-06-15). Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L: tortugabackpacks.com (verified 2026-09-21).
What's the difference between the Nomatic Travel Bag 40L and Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Weight (lb): Nomatic Travel Bag 40L 3.42 vs Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L 4.5
- Material: Nomatic Travel Bag 40L 90% polyester / 10% nylon, tarpaulin top/front/sides/bottom, ballistic weave back panel vs Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L ECOPAK EPX200 waterproof sailcloth (100% recycled polyester), YKK AquaGuard zippers, Woojin buckles
- Dimensions (in): Nomatic Travel Bag 40L 21 x 14 x 9 in vs Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L 22 x 14 x 8 in
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Nomatic Travel Bag 40L
No sourced tester review yet.
Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
Only one whitelisted tester (Wirecutter) hands-on reviewed this exact model, naming it best backpack for dedicated single-bag travelers. They praise its suitcase-like packing, durable water-resistant sailcloth, and best-in-test adjustability and weight distribution, but flag the non-stowable shoulder straps and its 4.5-pound (4 lb 8 oz) empty weight. No other whitelisted source hands-on tested this exact model. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Suitcase-like, cavernous interior that is easy to pack and well organized; Most adjustable/customizable fit of all packs tested (torso, shoulder straps, waist belt); Durable, water-resistant sailcloth and best-in-test weight distribution under heavy load.
Flagged: Shoulder straps do not stow or remove, unlike competing picks; Heavy at 4.5 pounds empty, roughly 1.5 lb more than most other picks.