Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L | Feature | Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 6 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.9-oz 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a TPU coating | Vinylon F: 100% vinylal 100% polyamide 500D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L and Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
- Compression straps: 4 on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 6 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Rain cover: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 2, side on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 30 accept both. 20 accept only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Nostrum, Atlas Global, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, EL AL, Finnair, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, Kuwait Air, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35: which should you pack?
The Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L carries 3L more than the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 (38L vs. 35L), while the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 2.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L fits 26% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the better call.