Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack vs. Nordace Brampton
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 84% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack | Feature | Nordace Brampton |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 50-denier recycled polyester | Striped Jacquard Nylon Fabric |
Nordace Brampton
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×38×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 62% |
| Price | $122 |
Key differences between the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack and Nordace Brampton
- Passport pocket: Front on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; No on the Nordace Brampton.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; 1 on the Nordace Brampton.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; 1 on the Nordace Brampton.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 117 accept both. 41 accept only the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack, and 0 accept only the Nordace Brampton.
Only the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack vs. Nordace Brampton: which should you pack?
The Nordace Brampton carries 3L more than the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack (25L vs. 28L), while the Nordace Brampton is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack fits 84% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Brampton; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Brampton is the better call.