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title: "Nordace Urban Max vs MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack"
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# Nordace Urban Max vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack

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

## [Nordace Urban Max](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mbj6omgl3g/nordace-urban-max/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nordace Urban Max](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630577395/carryons/Nordace_Urban_Max_rtoofb.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.05 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$135</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Nordace Urban Max | Feature | MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough |  |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Polyester</td><td>Nylon Fabric</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ouuk96r7wa/matein-40l-elite-travel-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1659974704/carryons/maiten_rgeg1q.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.91 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×34×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Nordace Urban Max and MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack

-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Nordace Urban Max; 17in on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Nordace Urban Max; 2 on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Nordace Urban Max; 2 on the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, built-in organizer, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 136 accept both. 44 accept only the Nordace Urban Max, and 0 accept only the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack.

### Only the Nordace Urban Max fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.

## Nordace Urban Max vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack: which should you pack?

The **MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack** carries 20L more than the **Nordace Urban Max** (20L vs. 40L), while the **MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.91kg (vs. 1.05kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Nordace Urban Max** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack is the better call.