Outlander Packable Backpack vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Outlander Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $20 |
Feature by feature
| Outlander Packable Backpack | Feature | Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty: 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic) | |
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Outlander Packable Backpack and Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
- Sternum strap: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; Removable on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; 15in on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Water resistant: No on the Outlander Packable Backpack; Yes on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Outlander Packable Backpack, and 2 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Only the Outlander Packable Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
VivaColombia, Volaris.
Outlander Packable Backpack vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 carries 3L more than the Outlander Packable Backpack (20L vs. 23L), while the Outlander Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Outlander Packable Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; if you want to travel lighter, the Outlander Packable Backpack is the better call.