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title: "Nordace Urban Max vs Eagle Creek Convertabrief"
description: "Nordace Urban Max vs Eagle Creek Convertabrief: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Nordace Urban Max vs. Eagle Creek Convertabrief

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 | Eagle Creek Convertabrief |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Polyester</td><td>Bi-Tech™ Heather, 1000D Helix™ Poly Twill</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Eagle Creek Convertabrief](https://onebag.travel/carryon/wafrb9pak3/eagle-creek-convertabrief/)

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

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Convertabrief](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623198683/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Convertabrief_tsxtn6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.41 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×32×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$199</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Nordace Urban Max and Eagle Creek Convertabrief

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Nordace Urban Max; Yes on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Nordace Urban Max; Top zip on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Nordace Urban Max; Hideable on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Nordace Urban Max; 17in on the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 179 accept both. 1 accept only the Nordace Urban Max, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Convertabrief.

### Only the Nordace Urban Max fits

Air Niugini.

## Nordace Urban Max vs. Eagle Creek Convertabrief: which should you pack?

The **Eagle Creek Convertabrief** carries 6.5L more than the **Nordace Urban Max** (20L vs. 26.5L), while the **Nordace Urban Max** is the lighter pack at 1.05kg (vs. 1.41kg). 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 Eagle Creek Convertabrief; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Urban Max is the better call.