Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag vs. HikePro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $6 |
Feature by feature
| Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag | Feature | HikePro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | High Quality Water and Tear Resistant Nylon material |
Key differences between the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag and HikePro
- Passport pocket: No on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; Front on the HikePro.
- Backpack straps: No on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; Yes on the HikePro.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; 2 on the HikePro.
Both have: water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 4 accept only the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag, and 1 accept only the HikePro.
Only the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the HikePro fits
Air Niugini.
Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag vs. HikePro: which should you pack?
The Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag carries 1L more than the HikePro (21L vs. 20L), while the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag is the better call.