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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6sscm97ulj/away-the-zip-backpack/kd8m4tzuib/lo-sons-hanover-2/"
title: "Away The Zip Backpack vs Lo & Sons Hanover 2"
description: "Away The Zip Backpack vs Lo & Sons Hanover 2: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Away The Zip Backpack vs. Lo & Sons Hanover 2

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

## [Away The Zip Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6sscm97ulj/away-the-zip-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Away The Zip Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620625340/carryons/The_Zip_Backpack_twkdsq.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>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×30.5×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$236</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Away The Zip Backpack | Feature | Lo & Sons Hanover 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 14in | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder |  |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Nylon with leather</td><td>600D Recycled Poly</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Lo & Sons Hanover 2](https://onebag.travel/carryon/kd8m4tzuib/lo-sons-hanover-2/)

by [Lo & Sons](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Lo & Sons)

![Front facing view of the Lo & Sons Hanover 2](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1628925105/carryons/Lo_Sons_Hanover_2_y8pava.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21.4 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$238</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Away The Zip Backpack and Lo & Sons Hanover 2

-   **Laptop sleeve:** 14in on the Away The Zip Backpack; 13in on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Away The Zip Backpack; Yes on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2.

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 Away The Zip Backpack, and 1 accept only the Lo & Sons Hanover 2.

### Only the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 fits

Air Niugini.

## Away The Zip Backpack vs. Lo & Sons Hanover 2: which should you pack?

The **Lo & Sons Hanover 2** carries 1.3999999999999986L more than the **Away The Zip Backpack** (20L vs. 21.4L), while the **Lo & Sons Hanover 2** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (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 Lo & Sons Hanover 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 is the better call.