Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Fjallraven Splitpack
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 Splitpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 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 Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Fjallraven Splitpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 28 accept both. 153 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Splitpack.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, 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, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, 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, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, 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, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
Start with the Hill People Gear Tarahumara. It's smaller, lighter and made for the long haul with 500D Cordura material. With exactly 16 liters of storage capacity, it's an efficient pack that makes you think about what you really need in your journey. Despite its size, it doesn't compromise on functionality. The center zip adds to its charm, giving you easy access to all your belongings. Being compatible with 100% of airlines, it's a great choice for those who are always on the move.
On the other hand, you've got the Fjallraven Splitpack. It doubles the capacity of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara with 35 liters. Made of G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester and 35% cotton, the Fjallraven Splitpack weighs more but provides a larger storage space. However, it's only compatible with 30% of airlines. So, if you are planning on doing a lot of flying, this may not be your top pick.
Here's a rundown of their differences:
- Size: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (44x24x10 inches) vs Fjallraven Splitpack (28x48x28 inches)
- Weight: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (0.7 pounds) vs Fjallraven Splitpack (1.15 pounds)
- Capacity: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (16 liters) vs Fjallraven Splitpack (35 liters)
- Material: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (500D Cordura) vs Fjallraven Splitpack (G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton)
- Airline Compatibility: Hill People Gear Tarahumara (100%) vs Fjallraven Splitpack (30%)
This brings us to functionality. Neither backpack has a laptop compartment, shifting the focus more towards their main compartments. Reviewers have hailed Hill People Gear Tarahumara as "a well-designed, well-executed bag that’ll last you a lifetime", while praising its convenient center zip design, and the Fjallraven Splitpack as an “innovative design” that makes packing easy.
Finally, the bottom line. If you're looking for a sturdy, compact, and travel-friendly bag, Hill People Gear Tarahumara is your pick. If you need more space and don't mind the extra weight, the Fjallraven Splitpack will serve you better. Both bags are great additions to your traveling gear, offering different strengths. Choose wisely.