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title: "Nordace Eliz vs Waterfield Bolt - One Bag Travel"
description: "Nordace Eliz vs Waterfield Bolt: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Nordace Eliz vs. Waterfield Bolt

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

## [Nordace Eliz](https://onebag.travel/carryon/iyn444g2xx/nordace-eliz/)

by [Nordace](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Nordace)

![Front facing view of the Nordace Eliz](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617699247/carryons/Nordace_Eliz_wao6go.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>18 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$148</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Nordace Eliz | Feature | Waterfield Bolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | front |
| 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 | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Nylon &amp; Microfiber Leather</td><td>Durable waxed canvas OR 1050 Denier Ballistic nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Waterfield Bolt](https://onebag.travel/carryon/y4hnzor7bp/waterfield-bolt/)

by [Waterfield](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Waterfield)

![Front facing view of the Waterfield Bolt](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601124122/carryons/waterfieldbolt_mfie4n.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>17 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41×32×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$370</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Nordace Eliz and Waterfield Bolt

-   **Opening:** Top flap on the Nordace Eliz; Top zip on the Waterfield Bolt.
-   **Passport pocket:** Yes on the Nordace Eliz; Front on the Waterfield Bolt.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Nordace Eliz; 3 on the Waterfield Bolt.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1 on the Nordace Eliz; 2, side on the Waterfield Bolt.

Both have: 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## Nordace Eliz vs. Waterfield Bolt: which should you pack?

The **Nordace Eliz** carries 1L more than the **Waterfield Bolt** (18L vs. 17L), while the **Nordace Eliz** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 Eliz; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Eliz is the better call.