Nordace Brampton vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
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 | SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 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 | Polyester |
SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 79% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Nordace Brampton and SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Nordace Brampton; 2 on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Nordace Brampton; Front on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Nordace Brampton; Hideable on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Nordace Brampton; No on the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 110 accept both. 7 accept only the Nordace Brampton, and 39 accept only the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack.
Only the Nordace Brampton fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Only the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Nordace Brampton vs. SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?
The SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack carries 6L more than the Nordace Brampton (28L vs. 34L), while the Nordace Brampton is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack fits 79% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the SwissGear Deluxe Travel Laptop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Brampton is the better call.