Nordace Urban Max vs. Uniqlo 3Way Bag
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 | Uniqlo 3Way Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | Polyester |
Uniqlo 3Way Bag
| Capacity | 4 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 17.7×12.2×4.7 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $40 |
Key differences between the Nordace Urban Max and Uniqlo 3Way Bag
- Opening: Clamshell on the Nordace Urban Max; Other on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Nordace Urban Max; No on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nordace Urban Max; No on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Nordace Urban Max; No on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
Both have: 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. 180 accept both. 0 accept only the Nordace Urban Max, and 9 accept only the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
Only the Uniqlo 3Way Bag fits
Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Nordace Urban Max vs. Uniqlo 3Way Bag: which should you pack?
The Nordace Urban Max carries 16L more than the Uniqlo 3Way Bag (20L vs. 4L), while the Uniqlo 3Way Bag is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.05kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Uniqlo 3Way Bag fits 100% 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 Uniqlo 3Way Bag is the better call.