Salkan The Carry-On 35L vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Salkan The Carry-On 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $275 |
Feature by feature
| Salkan The Carry-On 35L | Feature | Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 6 |
| 39L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish | Vinylon F: 100% vinylal 100% polyamide 500D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Salkan The Carry-On 35L and Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
- Compression straps: 4 on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L; 6 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L; Top on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L; No on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L; 3 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, rain cover, 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. 30 accept both. 100 accept only the Salkan The Carry-On 35L, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Only the Salkan The Carry-On 35L fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Salkan The Carry-On 35L vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35: which should you pack?
The Salkan The Carry-On 35L carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 (35L vs. 35L), while the Salkan The Carry-On 35L is the lighter pack at 1.9kg (vs. 2.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Salkan The Carry-On 35L fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Salkan The Carry-On 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Salkan The Carry-On 35L is the better call.