Nomatic
Travel Bag 40L
$329.99Cheaper
Released 2016
Best Travel Backpacks · head-to-head
Travel Bag 40L vs Travel Backpack Pro 40L
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Travel Bag 40L is cheaper at $329.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Tortuga
Travel Backpack Pro 40L
$350
Released 2025
Which is better: the Travel Bag 40L or Travel Backpack Pro 40L?
The Travel Bag 40L wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Travel Bag 40L is the cheaper at $329.99. The 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 | Travel Bag 40L | 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 — Travel Bag 40L: nomatic.com (verified 2026-06-15). Travel Backpack Pro 40L: tortugabackpacks.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Travel Bag 40L and Travel Backpack Pro 40L?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Weight (lb): Travel Bag 40L 3.42 vs Travel Backpack Pro 40L 4.5
- Material: Travel Bag 40L 90% polyester / 10% nylon, tarpaulin top/front/sides/bottom, ballistic weave back panel vs Travel Backpack Pro 40L ECOPAK EPX200 waterproof sailcloth (100% recycled polyester), YKK AquaGuard zippers, Woojin buckles
- Dimensions (in): Travel Bag 40L 21 x 14 x 9 in vs 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.
Travel Bag 40L
No sourced tester review yet.
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.