Nordace Henge 45L vs. Lander Traveler Bag 35L
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 | Lander Traveler Bag 35L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| NYLON (420D) & MICROFIBER LEATHER | Cordura EcoMade |
Lander Traveler Bag 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 61×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $175 |
Key differences between the Nordace Henge 45L and Lander Traveler Bag 35L
- Opening: Top zip on the Nordace Henge 45L; Other on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nordace Henge 45L; No on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Nordace Henge 45L; Yes on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Nordace Henge 45L; No on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Nordace Henge 45L; Yes on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Nordace Henge 45L; No on the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
Both have: compression straps, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 10 accept both. 76 accept only the Nordace Henge 45L, and 0 accept only the Lander Traveler Bag 35L.
Only the Nordace Henge 45L fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Nordace Henge 45L vs. Lander Traveler Bag 35L: which should you pack?
The Nordace Henge 45L carries 10L more than the Lander Traveler Bag 35L (45L vs. 35L), while the Lander Traveler Bag 35L is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 Lander Traveler Bag 35L is the better call.