Nordace Windsor vs. Aer Tech Pack 2
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 | Aer Tech Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | 1680D CORDURA® ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign® approved) |
Key differences between the Nordace Windsor and Aer Tech Pack 2
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Nordace Windsor; Top on the Aer Tech Pack 2.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Nordace Windsor; 16in on the Aer Tech Pack 2.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Nordace Windsor; 3 on the Aer Tech Pack 2.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 Aer Tech Pack 2.
Only the Nordace Windsor fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Aer Tech Pack 2 fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Nordace Windsor vs. Aer Tech Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Nordace Windsor carries 10L more than the Aer Tech Pack 2 (22L vs. 12L), while the Aer Tech Pack 2 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.14kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Tech Pack 2 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 Aer Tech Pack 2 is the better call.