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 | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | 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 | 1% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
- Rain cover: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 2 on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 2 accept both. 179 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
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.