Fjallraven Singi Stubben vs. Exped Black Ice 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 Black Ice 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| 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 | 400 D HD ripstop nylon, TPU film laminated, 10'000 mm water column |
Exped Black Ice 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×27×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $175 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Singi Stubben and Exped Black Ice 30
- Opening: Top flap on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben; Rolltop on the Exped Black Ice 30.
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben; Removable on the Exped Black Ice 30.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 31 accept both. 44 accept only the Fjallraven Singi Stubben, and 1 accept only the Exped Black Ice 30.
Only the Fjallraven Singi Stubben fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, Sky Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Only the Exped Black Ice 30 fits
Cayman Airways.
Fjallraven Singi Stubben vs. Exped Black Ice 30: which should you pack?
The Exped Black Ice 30 carries 3L more than the Fjallraven Singi Stubben (27L vs. 30L), while the Exped Black Ice 30 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 2.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Singi Stubben fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Black Ice 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Black Ice 30 is the better call.