Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
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 | Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 35L |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| 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 | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty: 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic) | 1000D recycled nylon, |
Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 and Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
- Opening: Other on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; Clamshell on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; Yes on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; Hideable on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; Removable on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 169 accept both. 12 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1, and 0 accept only the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L: which should you pack?
The Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L carries 7L more than the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 (23L vs. 30L), 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 Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 is the better call.