Fjallraven Singi 28 vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Singi 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×27×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Singi 28 | Feature | Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D | 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly |
Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L
| Capacity | 68 L |
| Weight | 2.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×35×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Singi 28 and Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Singi 28; Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Fjallraven Singi 28; No on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Singi 28; 17in on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Fjallraven Singi 28; 1 on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, rain cover, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 31 accept only the Fjallraven Singi 28, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L.
Only the Fjallraven Singi 28 fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.
Fjallraven Singi 28 vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L carries 40L more than the Fjallraven Singi 28 (28L vs. 68L), while the Fjallraven Singi 28 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 2.33kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Singi 28 fits 17% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Singi 28 is the better call.