Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $119 |
Feature by feature
| Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack | Feature | Day Owl Backpack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon and Microfiber leather | waxed canvas |
Day Owl Backpack Pro
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack and Day Owl Backpack Pro
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack; Top, back on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack; 16in on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack; 6 on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack; 1, side on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 2 accept only the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack, and 0 accept only the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
Only the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro: which should you pack?
The Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack carries 2L more than the Day Owl Backpack Pro (23L vs. 21L), while the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Laval -- Smart Backpack is the better call.