Nordace Windsor vs. Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
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 | Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D POLYESTER WITH PU LAYER | 600D ripstop polyester |
Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×14.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
Key differences between the Nordace Windsor and Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Nordace Windsor; Top flap on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nordace Windsor; No on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Nordace Windsor; 1 on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 173 accept both. 5 accept only the Nordace Windsor, and 0 accept only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
Only the Nordace Windsor fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Nordace Windsor vs. Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack carries 8L more than the Nordace Windsor (22L vs. 30L), while the Nordace Windsor is the lighter pack at 1.14kg (vs. 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 Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Windsor is the better call.