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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/62dlchmagw/eagle-creek-global-companion-65l/r8xsywbib1/fjallraven-abisko-friluft-35/"
title: "Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L vs Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35"
description: "Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L vs Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L vs. Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/62dlchmagw/eagle-creek-global-companion-65l/)

by [Eagle Creek](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Eagle Creek)

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623315005/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Global_Companion_65L_gwoibn.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>68 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.33 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>66×35×31 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$229</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly</td><td>G-1000® Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35](https://onebag.travel/carryon/r8xsywbib1/fjallraven-abisko-friluft-35/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1625484982/carryons/Fjallraven_Abisko_Friluft_35_uqanhk.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.55 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>65×32×27 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$185</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.
