CALPAK Connect Laptop Backpack vs Haglöfs Tight Pro Medium
The CALPAK Connect Laptop Backpack is 18.5L and 0.68kg1.5lb; the Haglöfs Tight Pro Medium is 18L and 0.69kg1.5lb. The CALPAK Connect Laptop Backpack is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The CALPAK Connect Laptop Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Haglöfs Tight Pro Medium fits 36; under the seat, 9 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | CALPAK Connect Laptop Backpack | Haglöfs Tight Pro Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $95 | n/a |
| Volume | 18.5L | 18L |
| Weight | 0.68kg1.5lbBest | 0.69kg1.5lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 35%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 40.6×30.5×15.2cm16×12×6in | 49×31×20cm19.5×12×8in |
| Laptop | 16" | n/a |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Recycled nylon body, polyester lining | 100% polyamide, DWR without intentionally added PFAS |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | CALPAK Connect Laptop Backpack | Haglöfs Tight Pro Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.