Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Fjallraven Singi Stubben
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.12 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×32×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L | Feature | Fjallraven Singi Stubben |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 18in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Nylon & Polyester | G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco S with reinforced, waterproof base in nylon |
Fjallraven Singi Stubben
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×27×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $240 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L and Fjallraven Singi Stubben
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben.
- Laptop sleeve: 18in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; No on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; Yes on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 49 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L, and 26 accept only the Fjallraven Singi Stubben.
Only the Fjallraven Singi Stubben fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L vs. Fjallraven Singi Stubben: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L carries 1L more than the Fjallraven Singi Stubben (28L vs. 27L), while the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L is the lighter pack at 1.12kg (vs. 2.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Singi Stubben fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 28L is the better call.