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title: "Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack vs Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack"
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# Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack vs. Briggs & Riley Large Cargo 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 | Briggs & Riley Large Cargo 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 | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| 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>1600D ballistic nylon outer fabric</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/y5u8eoedcw/briggs-riley-large-cargo-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620714361/carryons/B_R_Large_Cargo_Backpack_mnudu4.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>33 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48.5×38×20.5 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>45%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$349</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack and Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack; Top zip on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack; 17in on the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. 85 accept both. 96 accept only the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack, and 0 accept only the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack.

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

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Trans States, TUI, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.

## Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack vs. Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack** carries 10L more than the **Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack** (23L vs. 33L), while the **Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack is the better call.