Deuter Gigant SL vs. Nordace Henge 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Gigant SL | Feature | Nordace Henge 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop | NYLON (420D) & MICROFIBER LEATHER |
Nordace Henge 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $159 |
Key differences between the Deuter Gigant SL and Nordace Henge 45L
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Deuter Gigant SL; Yes on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Deuter Gigant SL; Hideable on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Deuter Gigant SL; Optional on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Deuter Gigant SL; Removable on the Nordace Henge 45L.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Deuter Gigant SL; No on the Nordace Henge 45L.
Both have: compression straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 86 accept both. 51 accept only the Deuter Gigant SL, and 0 accept only the Nordace Henge 45L.
Only the Deuter Gigant SL fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
Deuter Gigant SL vs. Nordace Henge 45L: which should you pack?
The Nordace Henge 45L carries 13L more than the Deuter Gigant SL (32L vs. 45L), while the Deuter Gigant SL is the lighter pack at 1.08kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Gigant SL fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Henge 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Gigant SL is the better call.