Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small

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

Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter

Front facing view of the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
Capacity18 L
Weight1.2 kg
Dimensions46×31×16 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$170

Feature by feature

Everyman Hideout 5-Way CommuterFeatureFjallraven Travel Pack Small
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
hideable Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
2 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Water Resistant Y
Material
- 1680 PU Lined BallisticG-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton

Fjallraven Travel Pack Small

Front facing view of the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
Capacity20 L
Weight1.35 kg
Dimensions40×29×17 cm
Airline fit98%
Price$195

Key differences between the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter and Fjallraven Travel Pack Small

Both have: laptop sleeve.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter, and 9 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.

Only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.

Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small: which should you pack?

The Fjallraven Travel Pack Small carries 2L more than the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter (18L vs. 20L), while the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.35kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small; if you want to travel lighter, the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter is the better call.