FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. RYU Quick Pack 18L
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 | RYU Quick Pack 18L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| N | Hip Belt | |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ECOPAK 400 | 630D Nylon with Polyurethane coating |
RYU Quick Pack 18L
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the FHF Gear EDC Pack and RYU Quick Pack 18L
- Opening: Clamshell on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Other on the RYU Quick Pack 18L.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 168 accept both. 11 accept only the FHF Gear EDC Pack, and 0 accept only the RYU Quick Pack 18L.
Only the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. RYU Quick Pack 18L: which should you pack?
The FHF Gear EDC Pack carries the same capacity as the RYU Quick Pack 18L (18L vs. 18L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 FHF Gear EDC Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the better call.