Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L vs. Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L
| Capacity | 68 L |
| Weight | 2.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×35×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $229 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L | Feature | Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly | G-1000® Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D |
Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L and Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
- Opening: Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; Top zip on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
- Hip belt: No on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; No on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; 2 on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, rain cover, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
Only the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 fits
Virgin America.
Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L vs. Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L carries 33L more than the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 (68L vs. 35L), while the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 is the lighter pack at 1.55kg (vs. 2.33kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 is the better call.