Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag vs. Uniqlo 3Way Bag
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 | Uniqlo 3Way Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | Polyester |
Uniqlo 3Way Bag
| Capacity | 4 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 17.7×12.2×4.7 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $40 |
Key differences between the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag and Uniqlo 3Way Bag
- Backpack straps: No on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; Yes on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; Yes on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; No on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
- Water resistant: No on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; Yes on the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
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 8 accept only the Uniqlo 3Way Bag.
Only the Uniqlo 3Way Bag fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Wizz Air.
Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag vs. Uniqlo 3Way Bag: which should you pack?
The Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag carries 17L more than the Uniqlo 3Way Bag (21L vs. 4L), while the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Uniqlo 3Way Bag fits 100% 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.