Nordace Eliz vs. Away The Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Nordace Eliz | Feature | Away The Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon & Microfiber Leather | Nylon, leather |
Away The Backpack
| Capacity | 25.5 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 44.5×31.5×18.2 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $206 |
Key differences between the Nordace Eliz and Away The Backpack
- Opening: Top flap on the Nordace Eliz; Top zip on the Away The Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Nordace Eliz; 3 on the Away The 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Nordace Eliz vs. Away The Backpack: which should you pack?
The Away The Backpack carries 7.5L more than the Nordace Eliz (18L vs. 25.5L), while the Nordace Eliz is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Away The Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Eliz is the better call.