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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/kd8m4tzuib/lo-sons-hanover-2/rxsl7j35a2/nordace-laval-smart-backpack/"
title: "Lo & Sons Hanover 2 vs Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack"
description: "Lo & Sons Hanover 2 vs Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/kd8m4tzuib/lo-sons-hanover-2/rxsl7j35a2/nordace-laval-smart-backpack/"
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# Lo & Sons Hanover 2 vs. Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack

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

## [Lo & Sons Hanover 2](https://onebag.travel/carryon/kd8m4tzuib/lo-sons-hanover-2/)

by [Lo & Sons](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Lo & Sons)

![Front facing view of the Lo & Sons Hanover 2](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1628925105/carryons/Lo_Sons_Hanover_2_y8pava.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21.4 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$238</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D Recycled Poly</td><td>Nylon and Microfiber leather</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rxsl7j35a2/nordace-laval-smart-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617247872/carryons/Nordace_Laval_mpxkks.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×28×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$119</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.