Fjallraven Singi 28 vs. Exped Whiteout 30
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 Whiteout 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | removable |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D | Dyneema® composite fabric (150 D polyester face fabric, Dyneema® fiber grid, TPU film inside), 20'000 mm water column |
Exped Whiteout 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.685 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×27×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $279 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Singi 28 and Exped Whiteout 30
- Compression straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Singi 28; No on the Exped Whiteout 30.
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Singi 28; Rolltop on the Exped Whiteout 30.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Fjallraven Singi 28; Removable on the Exped Whiteout 30.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 32 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Fjallraven Singi 28 vs. Exped Whiteout 30: which should you pack?
The Exped Whiteout 30 carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Singi 28 (28L vs. 30L), while the Exped Whiteout 30 is the lighter pack at 0.685kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Exped Whiteout 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Whiteout 30 is the better call.