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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/rxsl7j35a2/nordace-laval-smart-backpack/xxlcvntdd6/away-the-backpack/"
title: "Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack vs Away The Backpack"
description: "Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack vs Away The Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/rxsl7j35a2/nordace-laval-smart-backpack/xxlcvntdd6/away-the-backpack/"
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# Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack vs. Away The Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rxsl7j35a2/nordace-laval-smart-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617247872/carryons/Nordace_Laval_mpxkks.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×28×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$119</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack | Feature | Away The Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Nylon and Microfiber leather</td><td>Nylon, leather</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Away The Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xxlcvntdd6/away-the-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Away The Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617362070/carryons/Away_Travel_The_Backpack_syojtm.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44.5×31.5×18.2 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$206</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack and Away The Backpack

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack; Top zip on the Away The Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 2 on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack; 3 on the Away The Backpack.
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack; No on the Away The Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, 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. 2 accept only the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack, and 0 accept only the Away The Backpack.

### Only the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack fits

Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.

## Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack vs. Away The Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Away The Backpack** carries 2.5L more than the **Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack** (23L vs. 25.5L), while the **Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack** fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Away The Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack is the better call.