Db Journey Ramverk vs. FHF Gear EDC Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Db Journey Ramverk
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Db Journey Ramverk | Feature | FHF Gear EDC Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | ECOPAK 400 |
FHF Gear EDC Pack
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $270 |
Key differences between the Db Journey Ramverk and FHF Gear EDC Pack
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Db Journey Ramverk; 15in on the FHF Gear EDC Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Db Journey Ramverk; 4 on the FHF Gear EDC Pack.
- Water resistant: No on the Db Journey Ramverk; Yes on the FHF Gear EDC Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the Db Journey Ramverk, and 2 accept only the FHF Gear EDC Pack.
Only the Db Journey Ramverk fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Only the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Db Journey Ramverk vs. FHF Gear EDC Pack: which should you pack?
The Db Journey Ramverk carries 3L more than the FHF Gear EDC Pack (21L vs. 18L), while the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Db Journey Ramverk fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Db Journey Ramverk; if you want to travel lighter, the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the better call.