Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 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 Hike 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 6 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 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 Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 6 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 3 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Rain cover: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, 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. 151 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
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, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, 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, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, 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, 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, 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.
Hill People Gear's Tarahumara Pack and the Abisko Hike 35 from Fjallraven are two solid choices when it comes to carry on backpacks, each with its own set of qualities and features.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara stands out for its minimalist design and compact size, a perfect companion for day hiking. Constructed with 500D Cordura, it's built to last and compromise neither durability nor performance. Despite its external appearance, the bag's interior is surprisingly spacious, easily accommodating essentials like a jacket, keys, and a book—leaving more than half the main compartment vacant.
- Dimensions: Hill People Gear Tarahumara - 44x24x10 inches; Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 - 26x28x61 inches
- Weight: Hill People Gear Tarahumara - 0.7 lbs; Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 - 1.4 lbs
- Capacity: Hill People Gear Tarahumara - 16 liters; Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 - 35 liters
- Airline Compatibility: Hill People Gear Tarahumara - 100%; Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 - 30%
- Material: Hill People Gear Tarahumara - 500D Cordura; Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 - G-1000® Eco & HeavyDuty
The Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35, on the other hand, is especially noted for its superior craftsmanship and resilience, engineered to endure extensive usage. Unlike the former, the Abisko offers far superior capacity with 35 liters, along with a form factor designed to conveniently fold flat for storage or while in transit. It also features a unique side zippered access to the main compartment, enhancing accessibility.
It's clear that for lightweight simplicity and compactness, the Tarahumara Pack wins. But, if you're after something that offers a larger capacity, superior organization options, and the convenience of side-access, the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 comes out on top. Nonetheless, both bags hold impressive build quality, promising to last you a lifetime with the right care.