Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 | Feature | Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable, optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty: 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic) | 70D x 160D recycled nylon Tasland ripstop fabric PFAS-free durable water resistant coating |
Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 and Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
- Opening: Other on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; Clamshell on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; Removable, optional on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; No on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1, and 2 accept only the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 carries 7L more than the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L (23L vs. 16L), while the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the better call.