Ikea Pirving vs. Baggu Crescent Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Ikea Pirving | Feature | Baggu Crescent Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | Nylon |
Key differences between the Ikea Pirving and Baggu Crescent Bag
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Ikea Pirving; No on the Baggu Crescent Bag.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Ikea Pirving; 16in on the Baggu Crescent Bag.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 16 accept only the Ikea Pirving, and 0 accept only the Baggu Crescent Bag.
Only the Ikea Pirving fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Ikea Pirving vs. Baggu Crescent Bag: which should you pack?
The Baggu Crescent Bag carries 12L more than the Ikea Pirving (9L vs. 21L), while the Ikea Pirving is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ikea Pirving fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Baggu Crescent Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Ikea Pirving is the better call.