Nordace Gisborne vs. Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nordace Gisborne
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×31×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $157 |
Feature by feature
| Nordace Gisborne | Feature | Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | 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 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| POLYESTER & MICRO-FIBER LEATHER | 600D Recycled Poly |
Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe
| Capacity | 25.8 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44.5×30.5×19.1 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $248 |
Key differences between the Nordace Gisborne and Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Nordace Gisborne; Yes on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Nordace Gisborne; No on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Nordace Gisborne; Yes on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Nordace Gisborne vs. Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe: which should you pack?
The Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe carries 3.8000000000000007L more than the Nordace Gisborne (22L vs. 25.8L), while the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.15kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Gisborne fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe; if you want to travel lighter, the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe is the better call.