FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
FHF Gear EDC Pack
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $270 |
Feature by feature
| FHF Gear EDC Pack | Feature | OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ECOPAK 400 | 800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend |
OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×35×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the FHF Gear EDC Pack and OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3
- Opening: Clamshell on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Top flap on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
- Main compartments: 4 on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; 5 on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; No on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 171 accept both. 8 accept only the FHF Gear EDC Pack, and 0 accept only the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
Only the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3: which should you pack?
The OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 carries 5L more than the FHF Gear EDC Pack (18L vs. 23L), while the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3; if you want to travel lighter, the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the better call.