Waterfield Air Porter vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Waterfield Air Porter
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $420 |
Feature by feature
| Waterfield Air Porter | Feature | Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680 Denier black Ballistic nylon | G-1000® HeavyDuty: 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic) |
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Waterfield Air Porter and Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
- Passport pocket: Top on the Waterfield Air Porter; Front on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Waterfield Air Porter; No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Waterfield Air Porter; Yes on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Waterfield Air Porter; 3 on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 1 accept only the Waterfield Air Porter, and 2 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Only the Waterfield Air Porter fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
VivaColombia, Volaris.
Waterfield Air Porter vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 carries 1L more than the Waterfield Air Porter (22L vs. 23L), while the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 is the better call.