Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs. 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.797 kg |
| Dimensions | 59×30×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $139 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L | Feature | 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| 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 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| removable | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | Nylon |
3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack
| Capacity | 56 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 80×30×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L and 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; 5 on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
- Rain cover: Removable on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; No on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; 2, side on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; No on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 5 accept only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L, and 0 accept only the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
Only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Island Air, Sun Country, Virgin America.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs. 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack: which should you pack?
The 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack carries 28L more than the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L (28L vs. 56L), while the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.797kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L fits 3% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is the better call.