Lo & Sons Hanover 2 vs. Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack
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 Laval -- Smart Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 1 | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Recycled Poly | Nylon and Microfiber leather |
Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $119 |
Key differences between the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 and Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2; Clamshell on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2; 15in on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2; 2 on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
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. 0 accept only the Lo & Sons Hanover 2, and 1 accept only the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack.
Only the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Lo & Sons Hanover 2 vs. Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack: which should you pack?
The Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack carries 1.6000000000000014L more than the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 (21.4L vs. 23L), while the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 is the better call.