Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack vs. Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×25×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $42 |
Feature by feature
| Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack | Feature | Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | Nylon and Microfiber leather |
Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $119 |
Key differences between the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack and Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack; No on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack; Yes on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack; 2 on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack; 1 on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack; Yes on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. 6 accept only the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
Only the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack vs. Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack: which should you pack?
The Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack carries 3L more than the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack (20L vs. 23L), while the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack is the better call.