Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $215 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 | Feature | Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 5 | Compression | 6 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 140D Polyester RIPSTOP | 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 Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 and Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35
- Compression straps: 5 on the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10; 6 on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Opening: Other on the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
- Rain cover: No on the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10; Yes on the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 30 accept both. 43 accept only the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35.
Only the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, Sky Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 vs. Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 carries 15L more than the Fjallraven Abisko Hike 35 (50L vs. 35L), while the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 2.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 fits 39% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 is the better call.