tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L | Feature | Fjallraven Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17.3in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | N | |
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | |
Fjallraven Travel Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $225 |
Key differences between the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L and Fjallraven Travel Pack
- Compression straps: Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; No on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; No on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; Hideable on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17.3in on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L; 15in on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 27 accept both. 105 accept only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
Only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.
tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Travel Pack carries 35L more than the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L (0L vs. 35L), while the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 40L is the better call.