Fjallraven Singi 28 vs. Exped Skyline 25
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 | Exped Skyline 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Singi 28 and Exped Skyline 25
- Compression straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Singi 28; No on the Exped Skyline 25.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Fjallraven Singi 28; Yes on the Exped Skyline 25.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Fjallraven Singi 28; 2 on the Exped Skyline 25.
Both have: 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. 31 accept both. 1 accept only the Fjallraven Singi 28, and 44 accept only the Exped Skyline 25.
Only the Fjallraven Singi 28 fits
Cayman Airways.
Only the Exped Skyline 25 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, Sky Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Fjallraven Singi 28 vs. Exped Skyline 25: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Singi 28 carries 3L more than the Exped Skyline 25 (28L vs. 25L), while the Exped Skyline 25 is the lighter pack at 1.03kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Skyline 25 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Singi 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Skyline 25 is the better call.