Nordace Gisborne vs. Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"
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 "The Rowledge" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| POLYESTER & MICRO-FIBER LEATHER | Premium Nylon, Nappa Leather Accents |
Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41.9×29.2×17.1 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $465 |
Key differences between the Nordace Gisborne and Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Nordace Gisborne; No on the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge".
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Nordace Gisborne; 13in on the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge".
- Built-in organizer: No on the Nordace Gisborne; Yes on the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge".
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Nordace Gisborne; 2 on the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge".
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 0 accept only the Nordace Gisborne, and 1 accept only the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge".
Only the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge" fits
Air Niugini.
Nordace Gisborne vs. Lo & Sons "The Rowledge": which should you pack?
The Nordace Gisborne carries 2L more than the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge" (22L vs. 20L), while the Nordace Gisborne is the lighter pack at 1.15kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Nordace Gisborne; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Gisborne is the better call.