Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack | Feature | Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 420D Packcloth | G-1000® HeavyDuty: 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic) |
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack and Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
- Opening: Rolltop on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; Other on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Passport pocket: No on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; Front on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; 3 on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Both have: 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack, and 12 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1: which should you pack?
The Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack carries 12L more than the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 (35L vs. 23L), while the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack is the better call.