Osprey Tempest 33 vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Tempest 33 | Feature | Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 6 | Compression | 6 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | 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 | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 100D high-tenacity nylon w/ dobby check ripstop, DWR treatment made without PFAS | 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 Osprey Tempest 33 and Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
- Opening: Other on the Osprey Tempest 33; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Osprey Tempest 33; 3 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Rain cover: No on the Osprey Tempest 33; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 2 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Tempest 33, and 28 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Osprey Tempest 33 vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 carries 2L more than the Osprey Tempest 33 (33L vs. 35L), while the Osprey Tempest 33 is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 2.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Tempest 33 is the better call.