Aer Duffel Pack 2 vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Duffel Pack 2 | Feature | Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior | 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 Aer Duffel Pack 2 and Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
- Passport pocket: No on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; Front on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; Removable on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2; 2, side on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2, and 18 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, WestJet.
Aer Duffel Pack 2 vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1: which should you pack?
The Aer Duffel Pack 2 carries 1.6000000000000014L more than the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 (24.6L vs. 23L), while the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Aer Duffel Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 is the better call.