Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×24×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| S | Compression | S |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| S | Backpack | S |
| R | Hip Belt | S |
| S | Sternum Strap | S |
| Inside | ||
| 0 | Laptop | 0 |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | S |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D Cordura | 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 | 18% |
| Price | $185 |
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is the kind of bag that doesn't need too much hype to demonstrate its worth. At 44 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 10 inches deep, the backpack is compact enough to fit in any overhead bin on a flight, a fact reflected by its 100% airline compatibility. The Tarahumara tips the scale at a light 0.7 pounds and offers a 16-liter storage capacity. This bag, made out of 500D Cordura, doesn't feature a laptop compartment, implying a design emphasis on essential travel items.
Our second contender, the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35, leans more towards the beefy side. This bag, sized at 27 inches tall, 32 inches wide, and 65 inches deep, is a grizzly bear in the world of travel backpacks. Weighing 1.55 pounds and housing a whopping 35 liters of storage capacity, it falls on the larger side of carry-on bags. However, it's compatible with only 18% of airlines. Constructed out of G-1000 eco® materials, it doesn't feature a laptop compartment either.
- Size: Tarahumara (44" x 24" x 10") vs. Friluft 35 (27" x 32" x 65")
- Weight: Tarahumara (0.7 lbs) vs. Friluft 35 (1.55 lbs)
- Capacity: Tarahumara (16 liters) vs. Friluft 35 (35 liters)
- Airline Compatibility: Tarahumara (100%) vs. Friluft 35 (18%)
- Material: Tarahumara (500D Cordura) vs. Friluft 35 (G-1000® Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D)
- Laptop Compartment: Neither have laptop compartments
Fjallraven and Hill People Gear's Tarahumara paint two different pictures when it comes to carrying style and functionality. However, both bags have received rave reviews for their robust build quality and practical design. The Tarahumara is perfect for day hiking, its excellent build quality touted by many to stand the test of time. Notably, users find the center zip immensely convenient, providing secure and quick access to the main compartment.
On the other hand, the Friluft 35 isn’t skimping on its features either. With multiple storage areas and cleverly placed pockets, it takes travel organization to the next level. The bag’s back panel and hip fins have also earned high praise for their comfort, ventilation, and aid in load management. Alongside this, the attachment loops and ability to re-waterproof on the go have positioned this bag as a favored option among outdoor enthusiasts.