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title: "Nordace Urban Max vs Lo & Sons "The Rowledge""
description: "Nordace Urban Max vs Lo & Sons "The Rowledge": capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Nordace Urban Max vs. Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"

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 | Lo & Sons "The Rowledge" |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| 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 | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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>Premium Nylon, Nappa Leather Accents</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"](https://onebag.travel/carryon/wva234s8i3/lo-sons-the-rowledge/)

by [Lo & Sons](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Lo & Sons)

![Front facing view of the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1628919698/carryons/Lo_Sons_Rowledge_qh0yap.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>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41.9×29.2×17.1 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$465</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Nordace Urban Max and Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Nordace Urban Max; Top zip on the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge".
-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Nordace Urban Max; Hideable on the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge".
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Nordace Urban Max; 13in on the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge".
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Nordace Urban Max; 2 on the Lo & Sons "The Rowledge".

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. 180 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## Nordace Urban Max vs. Lo & Sons "The Rowledge": which should you pack?

The **Nordace Urban Max** carries the same capacity as the **Lo & Sons "The Rowledge"** (20L vs. 20L), while the **Nordace Urban Max** is the lighter pack at 1.05kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Nordace Urban Max is the better call.