Nordace Brampton vs. Nordace Windsor
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nordace Brampton
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×38×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 62% |
| Price | $122 |
Feature by feature
| Nordace Brampton | Feature | Nordace Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | 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 |
| Material | |
| Striped Jacquard Nylon Fabric | 900D POLYESTER WITH PU LAYER |
Nordace Windsor
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.14 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the Nordace Brampton and Nordace Windsor
- Passport pocket: No on the Nordace Brampton; Yes on the Nordace Windsor.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Nordace Brampton; 15in on the Nordace Windsor.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Nordace Brampton; No on the Nordace Windsor.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 117 accept both. 0 accept only the Nordace Brampton, and 61 accept only the Nordace Windsor.
Only the Nordace Windsor fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia.
Nordace Brampton vs. Nordace Windsor: which should you pack?
The Nordace Brampton carries 6L more than the Nordace Windsor (28L vs. 22L), while the Nordace Brampton is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1.14kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Windsor fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Brampton; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Brampton is the better call.