Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L vs. Fjallraven Splitpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L | Feature | Fjallraven Splitpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Phthalate-free PVC fabric + 150D OM Stardust | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Splitpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 15% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L and Fjallraven Splitpack
- Passport pocket: Side on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L; No on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L; No on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L; No on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L; 1 on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 27 accept both. 0 accept only the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Splitpack.
Only the Fjallraven Splitpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L vs. Fjallraven Splitpack: which should you pack?
The Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Splitpack (40L vs. 35L), while the Fjallraven Splitpack is the lighter pack at 1.15kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Splitpack fits 15% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Splitpack is the better call.