Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Zpacks Bagger Ultra | Feature | Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable, optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 3.3oz/sqyd Ultra 100X, not coated with DWR or other chemicals and is PFAS free | 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 Zpacks Bagger Ultra and Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
- Opening: Clamshell on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Other on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Front on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Hip belt: Removable, optional on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; 15in on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
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 Zpacks Bagger Ultra, and 4 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1: which should you pack?
The Zpacks Bagger Ultra carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 (25L vs. 23L), while the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (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 Zpacks Bagger Ultra; if you want to travel lighter, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the better call.