Airback Original vs. haize project Clamshell 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Airback Original
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×32×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Airback Original | Feature | haize project Clamshell 25 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled Nylon 900D Face wax coating & Back PU coating, GRS certified, PFC free | 1680D RPET polyurethane |
haize project Clamshell 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $333 |
Key differences between the Airback Original and haize project Clamshell 25
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Airback Original; 15in on the haize project Clamshell 25.
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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Airback Original, and 1 accept only the haize project Clamshell 25.
Only the haize project Clamshell 25 fits
Air Niugini.
Airback Original vs. haize project Clamshell 25: which should you pack?
The haize project Clamshell 25 carries 3L more than the Airback Original (22L vs. 25L), while the haize project Clamshell 25 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the haize project Clamshell 25 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the haize project Clamshell 25; if you want to travel lighter, the haize project Clamshell 25 is the better call.