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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/sarpws3aaj/airback-original/spl5g7bkyn/haize-project-clamshell-38/"
title: "Airback Original vs haize project Clamshell 38"
description: "Airback Original vs haize project Clamshell 38: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Airback Original vs. haize project Clamshell 38

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

## [Airback Original](https://onebag.travel/carryon/sarpws3aaj/airback-original/)

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

![Front facing view of the Airback Original](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990327/carryons/airback-original-sarpws3aaj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×32×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Airback Original | Feature | haize project Clamshell 38 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
|  | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Recycled Nylon 900D Face wax coating &amp; Back PU coating, GRS certified, PFC free</td><td>1680D RPET polyurethane</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [haize project Clamshell 38](https://onebag.travel/carryon/spl5g7bkyn/haize-project-clamshell-38/)

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

![Front facing view of the haize project Clamshell 38](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990372/carryons/haize-project-clamshell-38-spl5g7bkyn.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$380</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Airback Original and haize project Clamshell 38

-   **Laptop sleeve:** 17in on the Airback Original; 15in on the haize project Clamshell 38.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 162 accept both. 10 accept only the Airback Original, and 0 accept only the haize project Clamshell 38.

### Only the Airback Original fits

Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.

## Airback Original vs. haize project Clamshell 38: which should you pack?

The **haize project Clamshell 38** carries 16L more than the **Airback Original** (22L vs. 38L), while the **haize project Clamshell 38** is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Airback Original** fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the haize project Clamshell 38; if you want to travel lighter, the haize project Clamshell 38 is the better call.