Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs. Fjallraven Singi Stubben
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×32×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo | Feature | Fjallraven Singi Stubben |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon 840D JR Ballistic 2xPU, Polyester 135D 2xPU | G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco S with reinforced, waterproof base in nylon |
Fjallraven Singi Stubben
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×27×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $240 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo and Fjallraven Singi Stubben
- Opening: Clamshell on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Top flap on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben.
- Sternum strap: No on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Yes on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Yes on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 10 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo, and 65 accept only the Fjallraven Singi Stubben.
Only the Fjallraven Singi Stubben fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs. Fjallraven Singi Stubben: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo carries 13L more than the Fjallraven Singi Stubben (40L vs. 27L), while the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 2.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Singi Stubben fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo is the better call.