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title: "Exped Black Ice 30 vs Fjallraven Splitpack - One Bag Travel"
description: "Exped Black Ice 30 vs Fjallraven Splitpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Exped Black Ice 30 vs. Fjallraven Splitpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Exped Black Ice 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/e7b26e985q/exped-black-ice-30/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Black Ice 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623748097/carryons/Exped_Black_Ice_dwggs0.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>57×27×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>17%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$175</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>400 D HD ripstop nylon, TPU film laminated, 10'000 mm water column</td><td>G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Splitpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xchzrd8khh/fjallraven-splitpack/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Splitpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1625030354/carryons/Fjallraven_Splitpack_x2u5rh.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.15 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×28×28 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>15%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.