Nordace Henge 45L vs. Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
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 | Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | hideable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| NYLON (420D) & MICROFIBER LEATHER | Recycled Polyester/Nylon |
Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.31 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.88×32×28.45 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Nordace Henge 45L and Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nordace Henge 45L; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Nordace Henge 45L; Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Nordace Henge 45L; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Nordace Henge 45L; Hideable on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Nordace Henge 45L; 2 on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Nordace Henge 45L; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
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. 4 accept both. 82 accept only the Nordace Henge 45L, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack.
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, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, 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. Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack: which should you pack?
The Nordace Henge 45L carries 7L more than the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack (45L vs. 38L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack is the lighter pack at 1.31kg (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 Kathmandu Litehaul 38L Carry-On Pack is the better call.