Fjallraven Singi Stubben vs. Exped Core 35
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 Core 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | 1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Singi Stubben and Exped Core 35
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Singi Stubben; Removable on the Exped Core 35.
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. 24 accept both. 51 accept only the Fjallraven Singi Stubben, and 0 accept only the Exped Core 35.
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, Caribbean Airlines, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, 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, PenAir, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Fjallraven Singi Stubben vs. Exped Core 35: which should you pack?
The Exped Core 35 carries 8L more than the Fjallraven Singi Stubben (27L vs. 35L), while the Exped Core 35 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 Core 35; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Core 35 is the better call.