FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Able Carry Daily Plus
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 | Able Carry Daily Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ECOPAK 400 | X-Pac VX21 |
Able Carry Daily Plus
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $179 |
Key differences between the FHF Gear EDC Pack and Able Carry Daily Plus
- Opening: Clamshell on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Other on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; 16in on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
- Built-in organizer: No on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Yes on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 173 accept both. 6 accept only the FHF Gear EDC Pack, and 0 accept only the Able Carry Daily Plus.
Only the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Able Carry Daily Plus: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Daily Plus carries 3L more than the FHF Gear EDC Pack (18L vs. 21L), while the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Able Carry Daily Plus; if you want to travel lighter, the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the better call.