Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $265 |
Feature by feature
| Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 | Feature | Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 35L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PU coated 420 denier, high-density nylon | 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 Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 and Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
- Opening: Clamshell on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Other on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Yes on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; 15in on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; 2, side on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2, and 7 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1: which should you pack?
The Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 carries 1L more than the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 (24L vs. 23L), while the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 is the better call.