Fjallraven Singi 20 vs. Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Singi 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $85 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Singi 20 | Feature | Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester 600D (recycled) | 7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish |
Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $129 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Singi 20 and Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Fjallraven Singi 20; Yes on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Fjallraven Singi 20; 15in on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Singi 20; Yes on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 175 accept both. 6 accept only the Fjallraven Singi 20, and 0 accept only the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
Only the Fjallraven Singi 20 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Fjallraven Singi 20 vs. Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L carries 10L more than the Fjallraven Singi 20 (20L vs. 30L), while the Fjallraven Singi 20 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Singi 20 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Singi 20 is the better call.