Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe vs. Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe
| Capacity | 25.8 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44.5×30.5×19.1 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $248 |
Feature by feature
| Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe | Feature | Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Recycled Poly | Coated and woven polyester |
Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack
| Capacity | 29.7 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×33×16.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $279 |
Key differences between the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe and Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe; Other on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe; No on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe; 17in on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe, and 0 accept only the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
Only the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe vs. Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack: which should you pack?
The Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack carries 3.8999999999999986L more than the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe (25.8L vs. 29.7L), while the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 Deluxe is the better call.