Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley vs. Fjallraven Splitpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 2.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $350 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley | Feature | Fjallraven Splitpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| optional | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester | 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 Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley and Fjallraven Splitpack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; No on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; Yes on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Rain cover: Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; No on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; Yes on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 25 accept both. 60 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley, and 3 accept only the Fjallraven Splitpack.
Only the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Splitpack fits
Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air, Great Lakes Airlines.
Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley vs. Fjallraven Splitpack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Splitpack carries 3L more than the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley (32L vs. 35L), while the Fjallraven Splitpack is the lighter pack at 1.15kg (vs. 2.36kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley fits 45% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Splitpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Splitpack is the better call.