Nordace Windsor vs. Minaal Daily
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 | Minaal Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D POLYESTER WITH PU LAYER | 600D nylon fabric, augmented with 1000D nylon in high-abrasion areas |
Key differences between the Nordace Windsor and Minaal Daily
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nordace Windsor; No on the Minaal Daily.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Nordace Windsor; Hideable on the Minaal Daily.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Nordace Windsor; 3 on the Minaal Daily.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 177 accept both. 1 accept only the Nordace Windsor, and 2 accept only the Minaal Daily.
Only the Nordace Windsor fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Minaal Daily fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Nordace Windsor vs. Minaal Daily: which should you pack?
The Nordace Windsor carries 1L more than the Minaal Daily (22L vs. 21L), while the Minaal Daily is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.14kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Minaal Daily fits 95% 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 Minaal Daily is the better call.