Arktype Dashpack II vs. Fjallraven Singi 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Arktype Dashpack II
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $198 |
Feature by feature
| Arktype Dashpack II | Feature | Fjallraven Singi 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 13in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D DWR ballistic nylon YKK AquaGuard zippers Interior reinforced with 210D double-walled ripstop nylon | 100% polyester 600D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Singi 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $85 |
Key differences between the Arktype Dashpack II and Fjallraven Singi 20
- Passport pocket: No on the Arktype Dashpack II; Top on the Fjallraven Singi 20.
- Sternum strap: No on the Arktype Dashpack II; Removable on the Fjallraven Singi 20.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Arktype Dashpack II; No on the Fjallraven Singi 20.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Arktype Dashpack II, and 5 accept only the Fjallraven Singi 20.
Only the Fjallraven Singi 20 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Arktype Dashpack II vs. Fjallraven Singi 20: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Singi 20 carries 5L more than the Arktype Dashpack II (15L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Singi 20 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Singi 20 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Singi 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Singi 20 is the better call.