Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Salkan "The Backpacker"
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 3.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $345 |
Feature by feature
| Salkan "The Backpacker" | Feature | Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | Y |
| 55L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 4 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish | G-1000® Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D |
Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Salkan "The Backpacker" and Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
- Compression straps: Removable on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
- Opening: Top flap on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; Top zip on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; No on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; 1 on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
- Water bottle pockets: 4 on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; 2 on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35: which should you pack?
The Salkan "The Backpacker" carries 10L more than the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 (45L vs. 35L), while the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 is the lighter pack at 1.55kg (vs. 3.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Salkan "The Backpacker" fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Salkan "The Backpacker"; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 is the better call.