Fjallraven Singi 28 vs. Exped Glissade 35
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 Glissade 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D | 630 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Singi 28 and Exped Glissade 35
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Singi 28; Yes on the Exped Glissade 35.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Fjallraven Singi 28; No on the Exped Glissade 35.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap.
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 0 accept only the Exped Glissade 35.
Only the Fjallraven Singi 28 fits
Cayman Airways.
Fjallraven Singi 28 vs. Exped Glissade 35: which should you pack?
The Exped Glissade 35 carries 7L more than the Fjallraven Singi 28 (28L vs. 35L), while the Exped Glissade 35 is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (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 Glissade 35; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Glissade 35 is the better call.