Nordace Henge 45L vs. Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
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 | Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| NYLON (420D) & MICROFIBER LEATHER | 100% Polyester |
Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×39×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $42 |
Key differences between the Nordace Henge 45L and Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
- Hip belt: Optional on the Nordace Henge 45L; No on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Nordace Henge 45L; No on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Nordace Henge 45L; 2 on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Nordace Henge 45L; No on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Nordace Henge 45L; No on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 47 accept both. 39 accept only the Nordace Henge 45L, and 30 accept only the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
Only the Nordace Henge 45L fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Only the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Turkish Airlines.
Nordace Henge 45L vs. Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Nordace Henge 45L carries 5L more than the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack (45L vs. 40L), while the Nordace Henge 45L is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Henge 45L fits 46% 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 Nordace Henge 45L is the better call.