Nordace Henge 45L vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
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 | Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| 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 | 900D polyester |
Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.77 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.88×35.56×22.86 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Nordace Henge 45L and Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nordace Henge 45L; No on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Nordace Henge 45L; Removable on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Nordace Henge 45L; Yes on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Nordace Henge 45L; No on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 85 accept both. 1 accept only the Nordace Henge 45L, and 0 accept only the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
Only the Nordace Henge 45L fits
Caribbean Airlines.
Nordace Henge 45L vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L: which should you pack?
The Nordace Henge 45L carries the same capacity as the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L (45L vs. 45L), while the Nordace Henge 45L is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 1.77kg). 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.