Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. FHF Gear EDC Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M | Feature | FHF Gear EDC Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recyclex™ textiles with a water-repellent coating | ECOPAK 400 |
FHF Gear EDC Pack
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $270 |
Key differences between the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M and FHF Gear EDC Pack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; No on the FHF Gear EDC Pack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; Removable on the FHF Gear EDC Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; 15in on the FHF Gear EDC Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 161 accept both. 1 accept only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M, and 18 accept only the FHF Gear EDC Pack.
Only the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M fits
Gulf Air.
Only the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M vs. FHF Gear EDC Pack: which should you pack?
The Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M carries 15L more than the FHF Gear EDC Pack (33L vs. 18L), while the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Samsonite EcoDiver Travel Backpack M; if you want to travel lighter, the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the better call.