Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Nordace Windsor
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $129 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L | Feature | Nordace Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 900D POLYESTER WITH PU LAYER |
Nordace Windsor
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.14 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and Nordace Windsor
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Yes on the Nordace Windsor.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Yes on the Nordace Windsor.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L, and 4 accept only the Nordace Windsor.
Only the Nordace Windsor fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Nordace Windsor: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L carries 3L more than the Nordace Windsor (25L vs. 22L), while the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.14kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Windsor fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the better call.