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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/2214sg49u6/ecohub-16-travel-backpack/rxsl7j35a2/nordace-laval-smart-backpack/"
title: "Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack vs Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack"
description: "Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack vs Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack vs. Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/2214sg49u6/ecohub-16-travel-backpack/)

by [Ecohub](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Ecohub)

![Front facing view of the Ecohub 16" Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990357/carryons/ecohub-16-travel-backpack-2214sg49u6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>40×25×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>99%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$42</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Polyester</td><td>Nylon and Microfiber leather</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rxsl7j35a2/nordace-laval-smart-backpack/)

by [Nordace](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Nordace)

![Front facing view of the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617247872/carryons/Nordace_Laval_mpxkks.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×28×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$119</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.