Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 vs. Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L
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 | Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty: 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic) | Axoflux 400D Ripstop Nylon |
Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $175 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 and Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; Side on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; Yes on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; 16in on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; Yes on the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1, and 1 accept only the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L fits
Air Niugini.
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 vs. Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 carries the same capacity as the Alpaka Gear Bravo 23L (23L vs. 23L), while the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 is the better call.