Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 vs. Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack
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 | Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| 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) | Available in:X-Pac X42, 500D, 1050D Ballistic Nylon |
Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 and Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; Clamshell on the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; 16in on the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; Yes on the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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 2 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 vs. Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 carries 3L more than the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack (23L vs. 20L), 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.