Nordace Henge 45L vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nordace Henge 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $159 |
Feature by feature
| Nordace Henge 45L | Feature | Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| NYLON (420D) & MICROFIBER LEATHER | 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester |
Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $119 |
Key differences between the Nordace Henge 45L and Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nordace Henge 45L; No on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Nordace Henge 45L; Yes on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Nordace Henge 45L; No on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Nordace Henge 45L; Yes on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Nordace Henge 45L; 15in on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Nordace Henge 45L; 2 on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
Both have: compression 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. 86 accept both. 0 accept only the Nordace Henge 45L, and 48 accept only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
Only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L 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, 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, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
Nordace Henge 45L vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L: which should you pack?
The Nordace Henge 45L carries 13L more than the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L (45L vs. 32L), while the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L fits 71% 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 Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the better call.