Nordace Urban Max vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
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 | Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester |
Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Nordace Urban Max and Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Nordace Urban Max; Top zip on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Nordace Urban Max; No on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Nordace Urban Max; 2 on the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 6 accept only the Nordace Urban Max, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.
Only the Nordace Urban Max fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Nordace Urban Max vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack carries 5L more than the Nordace Urban Max (20L vs. 25L), while the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (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 Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack is the better call.