Nordace Urban Max vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nordace Urban Max
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $135 |
Feature by feature
| Nordace Urban Max | Feature | Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | Custom-developed leather |
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Nordace Urban Max and Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
- Opening: Clamshell on the Nordace Urban Max; Top zip on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nordace Urban Max; No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Nordace Urban Max; No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 1 accept only the Nordace Urban Max, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
Only the Nordace Urban Max fits
Air Niugini.
Nordace Urban Max vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition: which should you pack?
The Nordace Urban Max carries the same capacity as the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition (20L vs. 20L), while the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (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 Nordace Urban Max; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is the better call.