Nordace Henge 45L vs. Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight 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 Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight 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 | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| NYLON (420D) & MICROFIBER LEATHER | 100% Polyester |
Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $77 |
Key differences between the Nordace Henge 45L and Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack
- Hip belt: Optional on the Nordace Henge 45L; No on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Nordace Henge 45L; No on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Nordace Henge 45L; 2 on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Nordace Henge 45L; No on the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack 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. 86 accept both. 0 accept only the Nordace Henge 45L, and 50 accept only the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack.
Only the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack 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 , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
Nordace Henge 45L vs. Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack: which should you pack?
The Nordace Henge 45L carries 15L more than the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack (45L vs. 30L), while the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack fits 72% 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 Amazon Basics Slim Carry On Laptop Travel Overnight Backpack is the better call.