Timbuk2 Blink vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Blink | Feature | Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2, side | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 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 Timbuk2 Blink and Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
- Compression straps: Yes on the Timbuk2 Blink; No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Sternum strap: No on the Timbuk2 Blink; Removable on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Blink, and 15 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Only the Timbuk2 Blink fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, WestJet.
Timbuk2 Blink vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Blink carries 1L more than the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 (24L vs. 23L), while the Timbuk2 Blink is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (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 Timbuk2 Blink; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Blink is the better call.