YNOT Magnetica vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

YNOT Magnetica

by YNOT
Front facing view of the YNOT Magnetica
Capacity20 L
Weight1 kg
Dimensions42×31×17 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$290

Feature by feature

YNOT MagneticaFeatureFjallraven Haulpack No.1
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
3 Opening 0
front Passport front
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
optional Hip Belt N
removable Sternum Strap removable
Inside
15in 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
YKK AquaGuard zippersG-1000® HeavyDuty: 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic)

Fjallraven Haulpack No.1

Front facing view of the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
Capacity23 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions39×31×19 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$180

Key differences between the YNOT Magnetica and Fjallraven Haulpack No.1

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the YNOT Magnetica, and 2 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.

Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits

VivaColombia, Volaris.

YNOT Magnetica vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1: which should you pack?

The Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 carries 3L more than the YNOT Magnetica (20L vs. 23L), while the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 is the better call.