Nordace Eliz vs. Nordace Urban Max
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Nordace Eliz | Feature | Nordace Urban Max |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon & Microfiber Leather | Polyester |
Nordace Urban Max
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the Nordace Eliz and Nordace Urban Max
- Opening: Top flap on the Nordace Eliz; Clamshell on the Nordace Urban Max.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Nordace Eliz; Yes on the Nordace Urban Max.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Nordace Eliz; No on the Nordace Urban Max.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Nordace Eliz, and 1 accept only the Nordace Urban Max.
Only the Nordace Urban Max fits
Air Niugini.
Nordace Eliz vs. Nordace Urban Max: which should you pack?
The Nordace Urban Max carries 2L more than the Nordace Eliz (18L vs. 20L), while the Nordace Eliz is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.05kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Eliz fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Urban Max; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Eliz is the better call.