Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack | Feature | Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 6 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100.0% Polyester | Vinylon F: 100% vinylal 100% polyamide 500D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack and Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
- Compression straps: 4 on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack; 6 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack; No on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack; 3 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack; 2, side on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 26 accept both. 0 accept only the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack, and 4 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 fits
Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines.
Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35: which should you pack?
The Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 (40L vs. 35L), while the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (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 Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack is the better call.