Fjallraven Singi Stubben vs. Exped Transit 40
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 40 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Singi Stubben and Exped Transit 40
- Compression straps: No on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben; Yes on the Exped Transit 40.
- Opening: Top flap on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben; Other on the Exped Transit 40.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben; Removable on the Exped Transit 40.
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. 10 accept both. 65 accept only the Fjallraven Singi Stubben, and 0 accept only the Exped Transit 40.
Only the Fjallraven Singi Stubben fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Fjallraven Singi Stubben vs. Exped Transit 40: which should you pack?
The Exped Transit 40 carries 13L more than the Fjallraven Singi Stubben (27L vs. 40L), while the Exped Transit 40 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (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 Transit 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Transit 40 is the better call.