Exped Black Ice 30 vs. Fjallraven Splitpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Black Ice 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×27×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Black Ice 30 | Feature | Fjallraven Splitpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400 D HD ripstop nylon, TPU film laminated, 10'000 mm water column | 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 Exped Black Ice 30 and Fjallraven Splitpack
- Opening: Rolltop on the Exped Black Ice 30; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Black Ice 30; No on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Black Ice 30; 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. 27 accept both. 5 accept only the Exped Black Ice 30, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Splitpack.
Only the Exped Black Ice 30 fits
Cayman Airways, Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Splitpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Exped Black Ice 30 vs. Fjallraven Splitpack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Splitpack carries 5L more than the Exped Black Ice 30 (30L vs. 35L), while the Exped Black Ice 30 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1.15kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Black Ice 30 fits 17% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Splitpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Black Ice 30 is the better call.