Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 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 Hike 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | 6 |
| 55L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 4 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish | 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 Salkan "The Backpacker" and Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
- Compression straps: Removable on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; 6 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Opening: Top flap on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Passport pocket: No on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; Top on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; No on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Water bottle pockets: 4 on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; 2, side on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 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. 0 accept only the Salkan "The Backpacker", and 28 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, 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.
Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35: which should you pack?
The Salkan "The Backpacker" carries 10L more than the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 (45L vs. 35L), while the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 is the lighter pack at 2.2kg (vs. 3.4kg). 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 Salkan "The Backpacker"; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 is the better call.