Nordace Windsor vs. Gregory Border 18
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 | Gregory Border 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | 210D High Density Nylon |
Gregory Border 18
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Nordace Windsor and Gregory Border 18
- Opening: Clamshell on the Nordace Windsor; Other on the Gregory Border 18.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Nordace Windsor; Top on the Gregory Border 18.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Nordace Windsor; 4 on the Gregory Border 18.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 175 accept both. 3 accept only the Nordace Windsor, and 0 accept only the Gregory Border 18.
Only the Nordace Windsor fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Nordace Windsor vs. Gregory Border 18: which should you pack?
The Nordace Windsor carries 4L more than the Gregory Border 18 (22L vs. 18L), while the Gregory Border 18 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.14kg). 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 Gregory Border 18 is the better call.