Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs. Fjallraven Splitpack
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 Splitpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Splitpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 15% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo and Fjallraven Splitpack
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Yes on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
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. 6 accept both. 4 accept only the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo, and 22 accept only the Fjallraven Splitpack.
Only the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo fits
Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Splitpack fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs. Fjallraven Splitpack: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Splitpack (40L vs. 35L), while the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.15kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Splitpack fits 15% 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.