Osprey Hikelite 26 vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Hikelite 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $115 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Hikelite 26 | Feature | Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 6 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED 100% recycled 100D high-tenacity bird eye nylon, DWR treatments 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 Hikelite 26 and Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
- Compression straps: 4 on the Osprey Hikelite 26; 6 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Osprey Hikelite 26; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Osprey Hikelite 26; 3 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, rain cover, 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. 4 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Hikelite 26, and 26 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, 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 Hikelite 26 vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 carries 9L more than the Osprey Hikelite 26 (26L vs. 35L), while the Osprey Hikelite 26 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (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 Hikelite 26 is the better call.