Fjallraven Farden Carry-on vs. Thule Aion 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Farden Carry-on
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $205 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Farden Carry-on | Feature | Thule Aion 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 3, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyamide 500D | |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on and Thule Aion 40L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on; No on the Thule Aion 40L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on; Yes on the Thule Aion 40L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on; Yes on the Thule Aion 40L.
- Water bottle pockets: 3, side on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on; 1, side on the Thule Aion 40L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 127 accept both. 0 accept only the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on, and 5 accept only the Thule Aion 40L.
Only the Thule Aion 40L fits
Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Fjallraven Farden Carry-on vs. Thule Aion 40L: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Farden Carry-on carries 2L more than the Thule Aion 40L (42L vs. 40L), while the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Thule Aion 40L fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on is the better call.