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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/m7xfkb0da9/nordace-henge-45l/z84x2jqxd1/tortuga-setout-backpack-45l/"
title: "Nordace Henge 45L vs Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L"
description: "Nordace Henge 45L vs Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Nordace Henge 45L vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Nordace Henge 45L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/m7xfkb0da9/nordace-henge-45l/)

by [Nordace](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Nordace)

![Front facing view of the Nordace Henge 45L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617236779/carryons/Nordace_Henge_45L_uuji6i.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×36×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>46%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$159</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>NYLON (420D) &amp; MICROFIBER LEATHER</td><td>900D polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/z84x2jqxd1/tortuga-setout-backpack-45l/)

by [Tortuga](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tortuga)

![Front facing view of the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618011846/carryons/Tortuga_Setout_Backpack_45L_t6yof2.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.77 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55.88×35.56×22.86 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>45%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$229</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.