Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L | Feature | Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.3-oz 400-denier recycled Polyester with DWR Finish | G-1000® HeavyDuty: 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic) |
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L and Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; 15in on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; 3 on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 179 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L, and 2 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Only the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
VivaColombia, Volaris.
Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 carries 3L more than the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L (20L vs. 23L), while the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L is the better call.