Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Parkside | Feature | Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty: 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic) | |
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Parkside and Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
- Main compartments: 4 on the Timbuk2 Parkside; 3 on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Timbuk2 Parkside; No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Timbuk2 Parkside; 2, side on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Water resistant: No on the Timbuk2 Parkside; Yes on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
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. 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Parkside, and 4 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Only the Timbuk2 Parkside fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Parkside carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 (25L vs. 23L), while the Timbuk2 Parkside is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Parkside; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Parkside is the better call.