Away The Zip Backpack vs. Nordace Eliz
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Away The Zip Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30.5×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $236 |
Feature by feature
| Away The Zip Backpack | Feature | Nordace Eliz |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon with leather | Nylon & Microfiber Leather |
Key differences between the Away The Zip Backpack and Nordace Eliz
- Opening: Top zip on the Away The Zip Backpack; Top flap on the Nordace Eliz.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Away The Zip Backpack; 15in on the Nordace Eliz.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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.
Away The Zip Backpack vs. Nordace Eliz: which should you pack?
The Away The Zip Backpack carries 2L more than the Nordace Eliz (20L vs. 18L), while the Nordace Eliz is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Away The Zip Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Away The Zip Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Eliz is the better call.