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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/67tuhxgaym/ebags-citylink-travel-backpack/mbj6omgl3g/nordace-urban-max/"
title: "ebags Citylink Travel Backpack vs Nordace Urban Max"
description: "ebags Citylink Travel Backpack vs Nordace Urban Max: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# ebags Citylink Travel Backpack vs. Nordace Urban Max

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

## [ebags Citylink Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/67tuhxgaym/ebags-citylink-travel-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623389651/carryons/ebags_Citylink_Travel_Backpack_wv5d87.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>0 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×32×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| ebags Citylink Travel Backpack | Feature | Nordace Urban Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></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 ebags Citylink Travel Backpack and Nordace Urban Max

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack; No on the Nordace Urban Max.
-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack; Yes on the Nordace Urban Max.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack; 15in on the Nordace Urban Max.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1 on the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack; No on the Nordace Urban Max.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 136 accept both. 0 accept only the ebags Citylink Travel Backpack, and 44 accept only the Nordace Urban Max.

### Only the Nordace Urban Max fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.

## ebags Citylink Travel Backpack vs. Nordace Urban Max: which should you pack?

The **Nordace Urban Max** carries 20L more than the **ebags Citylink Travel Backpack** (0L vs. 20L), while the **Nordace Urban Max** is the lighter pack at 1.05kg (vs. 1.9kg). 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 Nordace Urban Max; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Urban Max is the better call.