Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit

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

Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35

Front facing view of the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35
Capacity35 L
Weight1.55 kg
Dimensions65×32×27 cm
Airline fit1%
Price$185

Feature by feature

Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35FeatureEagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
Storage
Y Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 1
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
Y Hip Belt Y
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
N Laptop 17in
1 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
Y Rain-fly Y
2 Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
G-1000® Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly

Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit

Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
Capacity68 L
Weight2.33 kg
Dimensions66×35×31 cm
Airline fit1%
Price$229

Key differences between the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 and Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover, 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. 1 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.

Only the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 fits

Virgin America.

Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit: which should you pack?

The Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit carries 33L more than the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 (35L vs. 68L), while the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 is the lighter pack at 1.55kg (vs. 2.33kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Abisko Friluft 35 is the better call.