FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Timbuk2 Uptown
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 | Timbuk2 Uptown |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| 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 | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ECOPAK 400 | |
Key differences between the FHF Gear EDC Pack and Timbuk2 Uptown
- Opening: Clamshell on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Other on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
- Built-in organizer: No on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Yes on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; 2 on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
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. 173 accept both. 6 accept only the FHF Gear EDC Pack, and 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Uptown.
Only the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Timbuk2 Uptown: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Uptown carries 12L more than the FHF Gear EDC Pack (18L vs. 30L), 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 Timbuk2 Uptown; if you want to travel lighter, the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the better call.