Lo & Sons Hanover 2 vs. Nordace Urban Max
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Lo & Sons Hanover 2
| Capacity | 21.4 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $238 |
Feature by feature
| Lo & Sons Hanover 2 | Feature | Nordace Urban Max |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | N | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Recycled Poly | Polyester |
Nordace Urban Max
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 and Nordace Urban Max
- Opening: Top zip on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2; Clamshell on the Nordace Urban Max.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2; 15in on the Nordace Urban Max.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 180 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Lo & Sons Hanover 2 vs. Nordace Urban Max: which should you pack?
The Lo & Sons Hanover 2 carries 1.3999999999999986L more than the Nordace Urban Max (21.4L vs. 20L), while the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.05kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Lo & Sons Hanover 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 is the better call.