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# tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs. Nordace Windsor

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

## [tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7o5bvw3uvt/tomtoc-travel-backpack-40l/)

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

![Front facing view of the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/dq2seplohtz1dtcnhnpj)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>0 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×34×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L | Feature | Nordace Windsor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17.3in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
|  | Water Bottle Holder | N |
|  | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>900D POLYESTER WITH PU LAYER</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Nordace Windsor](https://onebag.travel/carryon/bdz808ytf2/nordace-windsor/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nordace Windsor](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630572770/carryons/Nordace_Windsor_nk3jn2.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.14 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×29×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$135</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L and Nordace Windsor

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; No on the Nordace Windsor.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; Yes on the Nordace Windsor.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17.3in on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; 15in on the Nordace Windsor.
-   **Main compartments:** 2 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; 1 on the Nordace Windsor.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 0 accept only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L, and 46 accept only the Nordace Windsor.

### Only the Nordace Windsor fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.

## tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs. Nordace Windsor: which should you pack?

The **Nordace Windsor** carries 22L more than the **tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L** (0L vs. 22L), while the **Nordace Windsor** is the lighter pack at 1.14kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Windsor; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Windsor is the better call.