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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/4sianok8wk/pacsafe-pacsafe-go-34l/rxsl7j35a2/nordace-laval-smart-backpack/"
title: "Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack"
description: "Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/4sianok8wk/pacsafe-pacsafe-go-34l/rxsl7j35a2/nordace-laval-smart-backpack/"
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# Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack

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

## [Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4sianok8wk/pacsafe-pacsafe-go-34l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990498/carryons/pacsafe-pacsafe-go-34l-4sianok8wk.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>34 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×32×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L | Feature | Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D Recycled polyester, Water resistant 1000mm, PFC free</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 Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L and Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack

-   **Compression straps:** 4 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; No on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; Yes on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 15in on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1, side on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; 1 on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L, and 7 accept only the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.

### Only the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

## Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L vs. Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L** carries 11L more than the **Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack** (34L vs. 23L), while the **Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack** fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L is the better call.