Eagle Creek Gear Warrior™ Travel Pack 45L vs. Fjallraven Splitpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Gear Warrior™ Travel Pack 45L
| Capacity | 43 L |
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $139 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Gear Warrior™ Travel Pack 45L | Feature | Fjallraven Splitpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| 51L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled Poly Neo Diamond , 1000D Helix™ Poly Twill, 210D Exo Skeleton | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Splitpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 15% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Gear Warrior™ Travel Pack 45L and Fjallraven Splitpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Eagle Creek Gear Warrior™ Travel Pack 45L; No on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Eagle Creek Gear Warrior™ Travel Pack 45L; Yes on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Eagle Creek Gear Warrior™ Travel Pack 45L; No on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 26 accept both. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Gear Warrior™ Travel Pack 45L, and 2 accept only the Fjallraven Splitpack.
Only the Fjallraven Splitpack fits
Croatia Air, Great Lakes Airlines.
Eagle Creek Gear Warrior™ Travel Pack 45L vs. Fjallraven Splitpack: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Gear Warrior™ Travel Pack 45L carries 8L more than the Fjallraven Splitpack (43L vs. 35L), while the Eagle Creek Gear Warrior™ Travel Pack 45L is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 1.15kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Splitpack fits 15% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Gear Warrior™ Travel Pack 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Gear Warrior™ Travel Pack 45L is the better call.