Fjallraven Singi 28 vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
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 | Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D | 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 2.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Singi 28 and Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Singi 28; Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Fjallraven Singi 28; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Fjallraven Singi 28; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Fjallraven Singi 28; Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Fjallraven Singi 28; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
Both have: compression straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 29 accept both. 3 accept only the Fjallraven Singi 28, and 56 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
Only the Fjallraven Singi 28 fits
Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air.
Only the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Fjallraven Singi 28 vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley carries 4L more than the Fjallraven Singi 28 (28L vs. 32L), while the Fjallraven Singi 28 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 2.36kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley fits 45% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Singi 28 is the better call.