Nordace Urban Max vs. Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
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 | Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Polyester | Polyester |
Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $36 |
Key differences between the Nordace Urban Max and Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
- Compression straps: No on the Nordace Urban Max; 4 on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Nordace Urban Max; Top on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nordace Urban Max; No on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Nordace Urban Max; 2 on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Nordace Urban Max; No on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.
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 Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
Only the Nordace Urban Max fits
Air Niugini.
Nordace Urban Max vs. Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L: which should you pack?
The Nordace Urban Max carries 3L more than the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L (20L vs. 17L), while the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (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 Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L is the better call.