Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 vs. Chrome Rostov
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 | Chrome Rostov |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty: 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic) | Abrasion resistant 1050d nylon exterior 1680d ballistic nylon bottom panel |
Chrome Rostov
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 and Chrome Rostov
- Compression straps: No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; 2 on the Chrome Rostov.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; 2 on the Chrome Rostov.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; Yes on the Chrome Rostov.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1; 1, side on the Chrome Rostov.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 0 accept only the Chrome Rostov.
Only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 vs. Chrome Rostov: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 carries the same capacity as the Chrome Rostov (23L vs. 23L), while the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (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 Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 is the better call.