Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag vs. Ikea Pirving
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 | Ikea Pirving |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag and Ikea Pirving
- Backpack straps: No on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; Removable on the Ikea Pirving.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; 14in on the Ikea Pirving.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; No on the Ikea Pirving.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag, and 7 accept only the Ikea Pirving.
Only the Ikea Pirving fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Wizz Air.
Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag vs. Ikea Pirving: which should you pack?
The Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag carries 12L more than the Ikea Pirving (21L vs. 9L), while the Ikea Pirving is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ikea Pirving fits 99% 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 Ikea Pirving is the better call.