Nordace Eliz vs. Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Nordace Eliz

Front facing view of the Nordace Eliz
Capacity18 L
Weight1 kg
Dimensions44×31×13 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$148

Feature by feature

Nordace ElizFeatureNordace Laval -- Smart Backpack
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 2
N Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1 Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Nylon & Microfiber LeatherNylon and Microfiber leather

Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack

Front facing view of the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack
Capacity23 L
Weight1 kg
Dimensions44×28×18 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$119

Key differences between the Nordace Eliz and Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Nordace Eliz, and 2 accept only the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.

Only the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack fits

Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.

Nordace Eliz vs. Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack: which should you pack?

The Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack carries 5L more than the Nordace Eliz (18L vs. 23L), while the Nordace Eliz is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Eliz is the better call.