Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Nordace Henge 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Nordace Henge 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | NYLON (420D) & MICROFIBER LEATHER |
Nordace Henge 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $159 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Nordace Henge 45L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Hideable on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Optional on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Removable on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 17in on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 3 on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Nordace Henge 45L.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 86 accept both. 95 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Nordace Henge 45L.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is a well-crafted pack guaranteed to last you a lifetime, according to a reliable review. Its height, width, and depth landing at 44 inches, 24 inches, and 10 inches respectively, make this bag a perfect choice for day hiking. The Tarahumara is incredibly lightweight, tipping scales at just 0.7 pounds. Despite its lightweight nature, it can accommodate up to 16 liters, leaving more than enough space to carry the essentials like jackets, keys, and reading materials. Its ingenious design, particularly the center zip, ensures easy access to the main compartment. It's made of 500D Cordura - a reliable material that testifies to its rugged build quality.
On the other hand, the Nordace Henge 45L is a larger backpack, with dimensions at 21 inches tall, 36 inches wide and 56 inches deep. Weighing in at 1.6 pounds, it offers a larger capacity of 45 liters. It's made of tough, durable, 420D nylon and microfiber leather, so durability is never in question. A key feature that sets it apart is its laptop compartment that can house a 17-inch laptop. It also has a convenient USB charging system located on the lower side, making it a handy choice for tech-savvy travelers. Its thoughtful design, including an RFID blocking hidden pocket and 180° opening for easy packing and unpacking, adds greatly to its value.
Here's a quick bullet point comparison:
- The Tarahumara is taller, narrower, and less deep than the Henge. (Tarahumara: 44x24x10, Henge: 21x36x56)
- The Tarahumara is lighter than the Henge. (Tarahumara: 0.7 pounds, Henge: 1.6 pounds)
- The Henge has a larger capacity than the Tarahumara. (Tarahumara: 16 liters, Henge: 45 liters)
- Both are airline-friendly, with the Tarahumara having a slight edge. (Tarahumara: 100% airline compatibility, Henge: 97%)
- The Tarahumara is made of 500D Cordura while the Henge is made of 420D nylon and microfiber leather.
- The Henge has a larger laptop compartment. (Tarahumara: 0-inch laptop compartment, Henge: 17-inch laptop compartment)
Both packs truly offer top-tier performance in their respective fields. If you prefer a compact, robust, day hiking pack with quality build and material, then the Hill People Gear Tarahumara would be a great choice. However, if you need a larger capacity, with compartments well-suited for tech equipment and travel-savvy features, then you won't go wrong with the Nordace Henge 45L. It's your pick!