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title: "Osprey Aether 55 vs Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35"
description: "Osprey Aether 55 vs Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Osprey Aether 55 vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Osprey Aether 55](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qeexab796l/osprey-aether-55/)

by [Osprey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Osprey)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>55 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>83×38×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$325</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Aether 55 | Feature | Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| \>5 | Compression | 6 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>bluesign® APPROVED 420HD nylon packcloth, PFC-free DWR</td><td>Vinylon F: 100% vinylal 100% polyamide 500D (recycled)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zwja0xvuc7/fjallraven-abisko-hike-35/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1625479699/carryons/Fjallraven_Abisko_Hike_35_dotbgk.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>60×34×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>16%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$275</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Osprey Aether 55 and Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35

-   **Compression straps:** >5 on the Osprey Aether 55; 6 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
-   **Opening:** Other on the Osprey Aether 55; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Osprey Aether 55; 3 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Aether 55, and 29 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.

### Only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 fits

Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.

## Osprey Aether 55 vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Aether 55** carries 20L more than the **Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35** (55L vs. 35L), while the **Osprey Aether 55** is the lighter pack at 2.2kg (vs. 2.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35** fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Aether 55; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Aether 55 is the better call.