Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs. Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
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 | Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | G-1000® Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D |
Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L and Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; Top zip on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
- Rain cover: Removable on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 2 accept both. 4 accept only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
Only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Island Air, Sun Country.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs. Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 carries 7L more than the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L (28L vs. 35L), while the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.797kg (vs. 1.55kg). 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 Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is the better call.