Nordace Brampton vs. Able Carry Max 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 | Able Carry Max Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Striped Jacquard Nylon Fabric | X-Pac Fabric and Cordura 1000D Nylon Weight: 1.7kg xpac; 1.6 cordura ripstop |
Able Carry Max Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $278 |
Key differences between the Nordace Brampton and Able Carry Max Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Nordace Brampton; Top on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Nordace Brampton; Hideable on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Nordace Brampton; 6 on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Nordace Brampton; 1, side on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 113 accept both. 4 accept only the Nordace Brampton, and 54 accept only the Able Carry Max Backpack.
Only the Nordace Brampton fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Able Carry Max Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, 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, 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, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Nordace Brampton vs. Able Carry Max Backpack: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Max Backpack carries 2L more than the Nordace Brampton (28L vs. 30L), while the Nordace Brampton is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Max Backpack fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Able Carry Max Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Brampton is the better call.