Ikea Pirving vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Ikea Pirving | Feature | Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | Polyamide |
Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×35×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $27 |
Key differences between the Ikea Pirving and Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Ikea Pirving; Hideable on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Ikea Pirving; Yes on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ikea Pirving; 2, side on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Both have: laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 12 accept only the Ikea Pirving, and 0 accept only the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Only the Ikea Pirving fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Ikea Pirving vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L: which should you pack?
The Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L carries 6L more than the Ikea Pirving (9L vs. 15L), 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 Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L; if you want to travel lighter, the Ikea Pirving is the better call.