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title: "Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack vs Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rwzpuz7n7z/forclaz-travel-500-organizer-40l-backpack/)

by [Forclaz](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Forclaz)

![Front facing view of the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/mwm9nkmvijwmtzoc7mj5)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×32×27 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100.0% Polyester</td><td>Vinylon F: 100% vinylal 100% polyamide 500D (recycled)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zwja0xvuc7/fjallraven-abisko-hike-35/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1625479699/carryons/Fjallraven_Abisko_Hike_35_dotbgk.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>60×34×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>16%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$275</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.