Fjallraven Singi Stubben vs. Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L

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

Fjallraven Singi Stubben

Front facing view of the Fjallraven Singi Stubben
Capacity27 L
Weight2.1 kg
Dimensions52×27×24 cm
Airline fit40%
Price$240

Feature by feature

Fjallraven Singi StubbenFeaturePatagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
3 Opening 4
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt Y
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
Material
G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco S with reinforced, waterproof base in nylon00% recycled nylon plain weave

Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L

Front facing view of the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L
Capacity29 L
Weight0.96 kg
Dimensions54×35×23 cm
Airline fit69%

Key differences between the Fjallraven Singi Stubben and Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 74 accept both. 1 accept only the Fjallraven Singi Stubben, and 56 accept only the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L.

Only the Fjallraven Singi Stubben fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

Only the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L fits

Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.

Fjallraven Singi Stubben vs. Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L: which should you pack?

The Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Singi Stubben (27L vs. 29L), while the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 2.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L is the better call.