Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs. Fjallraven Kaipak 28
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 Kaipak 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | ||
| 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® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D |
Fjallraven Kaipak 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L and Fjallraven Kaipak 28
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L; Top zip on the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L; Removable on the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L; Removable on the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 6 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L, and 26 accept only the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
Only the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs. Fjallraven Kaipak 28: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L carries 8L more than the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 (36L vs. 28L), while the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L is the lighter pack at 0.992kg (vs. 1.05kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 fits 17% 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.