Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
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 | Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| 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) | 210D Robic nylon |
Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 and Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
- Compression straps: No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; 2 on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; Yes on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; 16in on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; 2 on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 177 accept both. 4 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1, and 2 accept only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 carries the same capacity as the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet (23L vs. 23L), while the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (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 Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet is the better call.