FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Fjallraven Raven 20L
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 | Fjallraven Raven 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ECOPAK 400 | G-1000 HeavyDuty |
Fjallraven Raven 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the FHF Gear EDC Pack and Fjallraven Raven 20L
- Opening: Clamshell on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Top zip on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; No on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; 2, side on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the FHF Gear EDC Pack, and 2 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
Only the Fjallraven Raven 20L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Fjallraven Raven 20L: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Raven 20L carries 2L more than the FHF Gear EDC Pack (18L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Raven 20L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Raven 20L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Raven 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Raven 20L is the better call.