Red Oxx Air Boss vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Red Oxx Air Boss
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $385 |
Feature by feature
| Red Oxx Air Boss | Feature | Fjallraven Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Travel Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $225 |
Key differences between the Red Oxx Air Boss and Fjallraven Travel Pack
- Opening: Other on the Red Oxx Air Boss; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Red Oxx Air Boss; Yes on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
- Backpack straps: No on the Red Oxx Air Boss; Hideable on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Red Oxx Air Boss; 2 on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
Both have: laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 60 accept only the Red Oxx Air Boss, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
Only the Red Oxx Air Boss fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Red Oxx Air Boss vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Red Oxx Air Boss carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Travel Pack (40L vs. 35L), while the Fjallraven Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 1.65kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Red Oxx Air Boss fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Red Oxx Air Boss; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Travel Pack is the better call.