Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 vs. Waterfield Bolt
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 | Waterfield Bolt |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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) | Durable waxed canvas OR 1050 Denier Ballistic nylon |
Waterfield Bolt
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×32×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $370 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 and Waterfield Bolt
- Opening: Other on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; Top zip on the Waterfield Bolt.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; Yes on the Waterfield Bolt.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; No on the Waterfield Bolt.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1, and 0 accept only the Waterfield Bolt.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
VivaColombia, Volaris.
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 vs. Waterfield Bolt: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 carries 6L more than the Waterfield Bolt (23L vs. 17L), while the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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.