Nordace Windsor vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nordace Windsor
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.14 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $135 |
Feature by feature
| Nordace Windsor | Feature | Cotopaxi Nazca 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D POLYESTER WITH PU LAYER | 630D nylon/cotton canvas |
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Nordace Windsor and Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Nordace Windsor; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nordace Windsor; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Nordace Windsor; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 5 accept only the Nordace Windsor, and 1 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Only the Nordace Windsor fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Nordace Windsor vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Nazca 24L carries 2L more than the Nordace Windsor (22L vs. 24L), while the Nordace Windsor is the lighter pack at 1.14kg (vs. 1.33kg). 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 Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Windsor is the better call.