Nordace Eliz vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Nordace Eliz | Feature | Jansport Superbreak Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon & Microfiber Leather | 300 Denier Recycled Polyester |
Jansport Superbreak Plus
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $40 |
Key differences between the Nordace Eliz and Jansport Superbreak Plus
- Opening: Top flap on the Nordace Eliz; Top zip on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Nordace Eliz; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nordace Eliz; No on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Both have: 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. 143 accept both. 36 accept only the Nordace Eliz, and 0 accept only the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Only the Nordace Eliz fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Nordace Eliz vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus: which should you pack?
The Jansport Superbreak Plus carries 8L more than the Nordace Eliz (18L vs. 26L), while the Jansport Superbreak Plus is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Jansport Superbreak Plus; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Superbreak Plus is the better call.