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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/3dlhnne6vf/patagonia-tres-backpack-25l/mbj6omgl3g/nordace-urban-max/"
title: "Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs Nordace Urban Max"
description: "Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs Nordace Urban Max: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Nordace Urban Max

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

## [Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/3dlhnne6vf/patagonia-tres-backpack-25l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632804553/carryons/Patagonia_Tres_Backpack_25L_oncsjj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×31×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$129</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L | Feature | Nordace Urban Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | N |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester</td><td>Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Nordace Urban Max](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mbj6omgl3g/nordace-urban-max/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nordace Urban Max](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630577395/carryons/Nordace_Urban_Max_rtoofb.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>1.05 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$135</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and Nordace Urban Max

-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Yes on the Nordace Urban Max.
-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Yes on the Nordace Urban Max.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Nordace Urban Max.

Both have: luggage passthrough, 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 6 accept only the Nordace Urban Max.

### Only the Nordace Urban Max fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

## Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Nordace Urban Max: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L** carries 5L more than the **Nordace Urban Max** (25L vs. 20L), while the **Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.05kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Nordace Urban Max** fits 95% 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.