Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 vs. Fjallraven Kaipak 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $185 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 | Feature | Fjallraven Kaipak 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D |
Fjallraven Kaipak 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 and Fjallraven Kaipak 28
- Hip belt: Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35; Removable on the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35; Removable on the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 2 accept both. 0 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35, and 30 accept only the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
Only the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, 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.
Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 vs. Fjallraven Kaipak 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 carries 7L more than the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 (35L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 is the lighter pack at 1.05kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 fits 17% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 is the better call.