Fjallraven Splitpack vs. Peak Design Packable Tote
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Splitpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 15% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Splitpack | Feature | Peak Design Packable Tote |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | Versa Heal™ 70d nylon |
Peak Design Packable Tote
| Capacity | 12 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×41×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 27% |
| Price | $30 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Splitpack and Peak Design Packable Tote
- Opening: Clamshell on the Fjallraven Splitpack; Other on the Peak Design Packable Tote.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Splitpack; No on the Peak Design Packable Tote.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 27 accept both. 1 accept only the Fjallraven Splitpack, and 24 accept only the Peak Design Packable Tote.
Only the Fjallraven Splitpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Peak Design Packable Tote fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air Nostrum, Atlas Global, British Airways, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Iberia, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, Kuwait Air, Oman Air, Onur Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Fjallraven Splitpack vs. Peak Design Packable Tote: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Splitpack carries 23L more than the Peak Design Packable Tote (35L vs. 12L), while the Peak Design Packable Tote is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1.15kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Peak Design Packable Tote fits 27% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Splitpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Peak Design Packable Tote is the better call.