FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. haize project Clamshell 25

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

FHF Gear EDC Pack

Front facing view of the FHF Gear EDC Pack
Capacity18 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions46×27×15 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$270

Feature by feature

FHF Gear EDC PackFeaturehaize project Clamshell 25
Storage
N Compression 4
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
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 N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1, side Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
ECOPAK 4001680D RPET polyurethane

haize project Clamshell 25

Front facing view of the haize project Clamshell 25
Capacity25 L
Weight1.4 kg
Dimensions50×29×17 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$333

Key differences between the FHF Gear EDC Pack and haize project Clamshell 25

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 haize project Clamshell 25.

Only the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits

American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. haize project Clamshell 25: which should you pack?

The haize project Clamshell 25 carries 7L more than the FHF Gear EDC Pack (18L vs. 25L), while the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 haize project Clamshell 25; if you want to travel lighter, the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the better call.