Fjallraven Singi Stubben vs. Exped Transit 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Singi Stubben
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×27×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $240 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Singi Stubben | Feature | Exped Transit 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco S with reinforced, waterproof base in nylon | 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Singi Stubben and Exped Transit 30
- Compression straps: No on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben; Yes on the Exped Transit 30.
- Opening: Top flap on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben; Other on the Exped Transit 30.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben; Removable on the Exped Transit 30.
Both have: sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 75 accept both. 0 accept only the Fjallraven Singi Stubben, and 89 accept only the Exped Transit 30.
Only the Exped Transit 30 fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, Xiamen.
Fjallraven Singi Stubben vs. Exped Transit 30: which should you pack?
The Exped Transit 30 carries 3L more than the Fjallraven Singi Stubben (27L vs. 30L), while the Exped Transit 30 is the lighter pack at 0.675kg (vs. 2.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Transit 30 fits 87% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Transit 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Transit 30 is the better call.