Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs. Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.992 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×31×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $179 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L | Feature | Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | N | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop | G-1000® Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D |
Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L and Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L; Top zip on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover, 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. 2 accept both. 4 accept only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
Only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Island Air, Sun Country.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs. Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L carries 1L more than the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 (36L vs. 35L), while the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L is the lighter pack at 0.992kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L fits 3% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L is the better call.