Tom Bihn Daylight vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tom Bihn Daylight
| Capacity | 16.5 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $85 |
Feature by feature
| Tom Bihn Daylight | Feature | Fjallraven Travel Pack Small |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Ultralight 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop exterior/ 525 denier 2x2 bluesign® Ballistic nylon exterior | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Tom Bihn Daylight and Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
- Opening: Top zip on the Tom Bihn Daylight; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Tom Bihn Daylight; No on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Tom Bihn Daylight, and 7 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits
Air Niugini, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Tom Bihn Daylight vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Travel Pack Small carries 3.5L more than the Tom Bihn Daylight (16.5L vs. 20L), while the Tom Bihn Daylight is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.35kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small; if you want to travel lighter, the Tom Bihn Daylight is the better call.